News
RED OAK – A Dallas man is facing multiple aggravated robbery charges after allegedly robbing a pharmacy and gas station on the same day in Red Oak.
By STAFF REPORT
WILMER/HUTCHINS – A school shooting at Wilmer Hutchins High School this past Friday, April 12 left the community and students shaken.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
BARDWELL – More than 100 people attended the Old Bardwell Historical dedication on Saturday, April 13 at the Bardwell Church of Christ Annex.
By STAFF REPORT
Sports
The Red Oak Hawks historic 2023 season and playoff run came to an end at Choctaw Stadium on Friday, Nov.
By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
RED OAK – Quarterback Chris Martinez produced 376 yards of offense and three touchdowns in Red Oak’s 35-32 bi-district win over Burleson Centennial at Billy Goodloe stadium.
By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
RED OAK – Four-star sophomore wide receiver Brayden Robinson returned to the Hawks lineup after an early season injury and caught a touchdown pass on the Hawks first drive.
By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
Opinion
The sad reality is that the Republicans in the House after a narrow victory in the 2022 Congressional midterms do not have enough of a majority to be able to accomplish many big things.
By RICK MANNING
Last week’s solar eclipse came and went and while beautiful, it did not serve to down the grid, cause an excessive need for the National Guard, and quite frankly shame on the gas stations who raise
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Lifestyle
FAMILY FEATURES – Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world.
My first trip to Mexico years ago even before I was a travel writer was to Puerto Vallarta.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Obituaries
Charles Earl Knox III, 80-years-old, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, peacefully at his home in Palmer, Texas, surrounded by loved ones.
Douglas Eugene “Bubbles” Hampton, age 73, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at his home in Texas after a lengthy illness.
Gerald Wayne Swedensky, 88, of Mansfield, Texas passed on Jan. 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
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