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Ellis County Appraisal District increases Midlothian man’s property value by 2,374%

MIDLOTHIAN – Hank K. Miller D.C. was appalled his property tax had received an astounding 2,374 percent increase in value this year....

MAN SHOT AFTER ATTEMPTED HOME INVASION

ENNIS – An unknown man was shot in the 900 block of N. Preston in Ennis Monday at around 5:30 a.m. according to the Ennis Police Department. ...

Death penalty sought for woman charged with murdering her children

ITALY – An Ellis County grand jury indicted the 25-year-old Forney woman late last week on three capital murder charges for the alleged murder of three of her children in early March....

Casitas Shaw Creek, situated on a 11.4-acre site between FM 664 and FM 983, will be the first institutional quality project built in Ferris, featuring 204 residential units in six, three-story buildings and a 5,000 square foot retail building.

Ferris lands $35-million project

FERRIS – Henry S. Miller Company announced a new mixed-use development in Ferris during a recent Ferris city council meeting....

Waxahachie Police looking for dark blue Infinity with Texas plate ‘Big SD’

WAXAHACHIE – This past Saturday at 3:15 p.m. the Waxahachie Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Broadhead, the location of Showbiz Movie Theater, on a vehicle robbery call. ...

Red Oak man charged with tampering with a government record

RED OAK – On May 12, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division completed a nine-month investigation and arrested Randy Lynn Nance, 47, of Red Oak....

News

Ellis County Appraisal District increases Midlothian man’s property value by 2,374%

MIDLOTHIAN – Hank K. Miller D.C. was appalled his property tax had received an astounding 2,374 percent increase in value this year.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

MAN SHOT AFTER ATTEMPTED HOME INVASION

ENNIS – An unknown man was shot in the 900 block of N. Preston in Ennis Monday at around 5:30 a.m. according to the Ennis Police Department.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Death penalty sought for woman charged with murdering her children

ITALY – An Ellis County grand jury indicted the 25-year-old Forney woman late last week on three capital murder charges for the alleged murder of three of her children in early March.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Sports

Red Oak boys 4x100 track team wins state

RED OAK – Congratulations to the Red Oak High School Hawk Track Team members who competed at the 5A UIL State Meet Championships on Friday, May 12, in Austin.

By STAFF REPORT

ROHS Swimmer Inaky Garica, breaks the Red Oak school 100-meter butterfly record with a time of 59.12 at the Duncanville Tri-Meet on Jan. 11.

Hawks swimmer breaks school record

DUNCANVILLE – In a tune-up before regionals start, the Red Oak High School Swim Team competed in a Tri-meet with Waxahachie and Duncanville at the Duncanville Natatorium on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures

NOVEMBER 3: Midlothian 56, Red Oak 28

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian topped 4-5A Division I mate Red Oak to claim a district title and finish its regular season undefeated for the first time since 1984.

Opinion

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 1, 2023)

OPINION: Debt deal – disaster or disappointment?

Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy came to a deal to slightly lower federal spending.

By RICK MANNING

DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS: What does freedom mean to you, book burnings, vaccines, and a complete lack of accountability

This being Memorial Day weekend and all it immediately made me think about the many brave people who have fought for this country to assure the United States of America could remain free.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Lifestyle

Harvest Bowl Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

TASTE: DISHING OUT THE FACTS ON GOOD FATS

FAMILY FEATURES – For those seeking to be more health-conscious, the idea of eating nutritiously seems simple. However, understanding what’s truly “good for you” can sometimes be confusing.

TASTE: FRESH SUMMER FLAVORS FIT FOR THE PATIO

FAMILY FEATURES – Gatherings in the summer sun are all about easy, convenient recipes combined with the joy warm weather brings.

TASTE: DIAL UP FLAVOR WITH SUMMER FAVORITES

FAMILY FEATURES – Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors in your favorite foods.