HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Red Oak 49, Mansfield Legacy 28

RED OAK — Jaylon Robinson passed for 248 yards and five touchdowns to lead Red Oak to its first win.Red Oak (1-3, 1-0 in District 4-5A Div. I) jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter on quick-strike touchdown passes from Robinson — 35 yards to Jace Wyatt, 16 yards to La’Kelsey Johnson Jr.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Waxahachie 30, Mansfield Lake Ridge 21

WAXAHACHIE — Iverson Young rushed for 164 yards and two scores as Waxahachie outlasted Mansfield Lake Ridge.After a back-and-forth first half that featured seven turnovers and a safety, Waxahachie seized control after quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr.

Ferris, Ellis County open Antibody Therapy Center

FERRIS – The City of Ferris and Ellis County introduced a non-vaccine option earlier this month for residents who find themselves afflicted with COVID-19.It is an option some are calling “an alternative option to the vaccine.”According to WebMD.com on Aug.

Ellis Co. Sheriff’s office flooded

WAXAHACHIE – Plumbing problems wreaked havoc at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department when, about a week-and-a-half ago, faulty pipes led to a flood there.According to Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman, there was about two-inches of water standing everywhere.

Annual Bristol VFD meeting Oct. 5

The Bristol VFD is having their Annual Meeting of members, on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. 100 S Old Walnut, Bristol.Everyone is welcome.

Texas National Movement meets Oct. 7

WAXAHACHIE – The monthly meeting Texas National Movement will be held at the Venue at 320 Bells Chapel in Waxahachie. Oct 7 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. TNM  invites anyone, including children.TMN events are family friendly.

National Life Chain set for Sunday, Oct. 3

The Annual Ellis County Life Chain in Waxahachie and in Ennis will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, Silent Prayer and Public Witness to End Abortion.In Waxahachie:  Meet at Coleman Junior High, Front Parking Lot at 2 p.m.   Stand and pray along public sidewalks from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m.

Wilmer, Midlothian to celebrate National Night Out this year

WILMER – It’s on for the City of Wilmer’s National Night Out event this year to be held on Tuesday. Oct. 5.

Wilmer public hearing reviews amended thoroughfare plan

WILMER – Wilmer City Council will hold a special city council meeting Thursday night to include a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment to the City of Wilmer Community Plan 2030 (Comprehensive Plan).The plan was originally adopted June 18, 2009.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (September 30, 2021)