WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 17, 2025)
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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:07
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Christopher Kyle Reid Jr.
Triple homicide ends at Ennis Buc-ee’s
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ENNIS – It began in Mabank at the Cedar Creek Cove subdivision at around 2:30 a.m. early this past Friday morning.That is when 29-year-old Christopher Kyle Reid Jr., from Hubbard is suspected of shooting three people in Henderson County, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:49
Wilmer Pioneer Days
Wilmer celebrating 80 years at Pioneer Days this weekend
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WILMER – The City of Wilmer is excited to invite residents and visitors to Pioneer Days, a two-day celebration of community pride and progress taking place Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 11 p.m. at 128 N. Dallas Avenue.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:46
Aggravated robbery suspects left to right: Qymarion Lynn Bailey, Duncanville; Damijay Rashun Hubbard, Dallas; Derek George-Michael Coy, Duncanville
Suspects arrested after 3-day aggravated robbery spree
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department released the results of an investigation beginning with an aggravated robbery Monday evening on Sept, 22 at a gas station outside the city limits of Midlothian.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:41
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Italy Police Chief McAuley appeals termination
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ITALY – According to Italy Talk’s Ron Helms, Italy’s Police Chief Scott McAuley was terminated from his job Oct. 8. He was apparently terminated with no formal council vote.Italy is a Type A General Law Municipality, and the police chief is appointed by the city council.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:38
Mercedeis Akeera Guest
Teen missing again from Midlothian
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MIDLOTHIAN – A 16-year-old Midlothian teen, Mercedeis Akeera Guest, has been reported missing since Sept. 30.According to Dallas Crime Breaking News Guest was last seen in Midlothian.Last summer a Midlothian newspaper also reported Guest missing.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:11
AgTexas Scholarships
Ellis County area students eligible for AgTexas AgYouth Scholarships
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4-H and FFA graduating high school seniors in the Ellis County area are eligible to apply for the AgYouth of the Month Scholarship Program that AgTexas Farm Credit created ten years ago.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:11
Elizabeth Norwood, a senior and 4-H member from Midlothian, received a proclamation on behalf of the Ellis County Judge John Wray and Commissioners for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the 2025 State Fair of Texas.
Commissioners recognize Midlothian senior for exhibiting Grand Champion Steer
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners issued a proclamation last week to Elizabeth Norwood.Norwood is a senior 4-H member from Midlothian.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:51
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PET TALK: Gastrointestinal (GI) upset and the need for a bland diet
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Hey pet parents, today we are going to talk about Gastrointestinal (GI) upset and the need for a bland diet.If you remember, symptoms of chocolate toxicity start after 4-6 hours after ingestion.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:44
FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 100
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Cheyenne had remained quiet through the retelling of much of the latter chapters of that summer, but he asked slowly, hesitant to interrupt.“Popman, was that Corrina who came to stand by you with your Mama?”I nodded, remembering again how sweet that moment was.
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:37