WILMER ARRESTS: December 10 – 17

Celimundo, Rufino, 55, warrant arrest other agency.Perez, Landy, 41, public intoxication.Robinson, Rosalie, 46, warrant arrest other agency.Cruz-Rodriguez, Pablo, 38, driving while intoxicated.

North Texas Film Critics Association announces nominations for this year’s “Best of…”

DALLAS – The North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) is pleased to announce this year’s nominations in each of our voting categories. The organization is also excited to add a new category this year, Best Screenplay.

High-Speed Rail back on track

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Biden administration announced the selection of 69 rail corridors across 44 states that will each get $500,000 for planning and development.One of those corridors is the route between Dallas and Houston.

Woman arrested after killing Red Oak man

RED OAK – A woman was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the killing of an acquaintance days earlier in the Red Oak area of Ellis County, according to the county sheriff’s office.Deputies responded about 10 a.m.

Wilmer leaders graduate from 2023 Leadership Southwest program

WILMER – On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Wilmer City Councilmember Pamela Wash and City Secretary Mayra Ortiz graduated from the Leadership Southwest program.

Drugs, multiple stolen firearms, vehicles seized

RED OAK – Authorities seized a large amount of drugs, along with multiple stolen vehicles and firearms last week in Ellis County, the sheriff’s office said.About 6 a.m.

E.C. SHERIFF’S OFFICE WRAPS UP OPERATION FALL RECOVERY

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department recently wrapped up Operation Fall Recovery.The three-day operation in mid-November was conducted as a combined effort operation focusing on recovering stolen property/vehicles within Ellis County.

TASTE: SWEET AND SAVORY WAYS TO SHAKE UP HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

BAKED BRIE with PECANS and CRANBERRY ORANGE CHUTNEYCook time: 24 minutes • Servings: 8 • 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh cranberries• 1/2 cup maple syrup, plus 1 teaspoon for garnish, divided• 1/2 cup water• 1 orange, zest and juice only• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme, plus additional for garnish,...

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (December 14, 2023)

OPINION: Has the party of Reagan become the party of quitters?

Monica Crowley summed up the sad state of the Republican Party perfectly last week in a single tweet.Following the House’s 311-114 vote to expel the lying GOP weirdo and future criminal defendant George Santos, she wrote:“Republicans bounced George Santos.“Kevin McCarthy is leaving this month.