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Photo courtesy City of Ennis.

Photo courtesy City of Ennis.

Ennis begins exit process of Texas nursing facilities program

ENNIS – Last week, The Ellis County Press published an article concerning the City of Ennis’ involvement with owning the operating licenses for 20-plus nursing facilities in Texas.It indicated Ennis Mayor Kameron Raburn did not respond to questions regarding the article.
Photo courtesy Vanessa Zmolik.

Photo courtesy Vanessa Zmolik.

Moving the Wall

Local police, Texas Civil Defense and patriots escorted the Veterans Memorial Wall from Ennis to Waxahachie last Thursday.The ‘Wall’ was on display during Veterans Day Ceremonies held at the Waxahachie Civic Center Saturday. 

ROISD receives top award

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD earned the highest form of recognition in the area of budget development and presentation from The Association of School Business Officials International.

Wilmer’s Trina Solar sold a week after opening

WILMER – Last week, FREYR Battery announced it entered a $340 million deal with Chinese owned Trina Solar in Wilmer to acquire the U.S. solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar Co., Ltd.

Tom Thumb opens in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – The Tom Thumb in Waxahachie finally opened its doors a few weeks ago to great fanfare with food demos, give aways, and amazing sales. The Waxahachie High School band, cheer team and drill team opened the grand opening followed by a ribbon cutting and opening remarks.
Against the tough Scots defense, Panther quarterback Beau Wendel (8) rushed for 81 yards on 13 carries, including a touchdown. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Against the tough Scots defense, Panther quarterback Beau Wendel (8) rushed for 81 yards on 13 carries, including a touchdown. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Highland Park builds early lead and never looks back, beats Midlothian 38-21

MIDLOTHIAN – Highland Park built a comfortable halftime lead and held off a Midlothian rally for a 38-21 victory in a showdown for the District 7-5A Division I title and top seed in the playoffs Thursday night at Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium.