Join us in honoring our veterans

Saturday, November 9, 202410 a.m.Waxahachie Civic Center2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie For the 24th year, Ellis County will be coming together to honor our Veterans for their service and sacrifices.

‘Durable’ smartphones are not indestructible. How to protect your device

STATEPOINT – The latest devices are packed with pricey new features, like advanced AI capabilities, call transcription and displays large enough to be worthy of gaming and binge-watching.And while they’re also getting more durable, they’re not indestructible, according to new research.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 7, 2024)

Each year on Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.Veterans Day is marked by parades, ceremonies, and moments of silence across the country.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: November 7, 2024

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 3,200 students worldwide in the summer 2024 term. Local graduates included Ashley Stanton and Victor Omoboyowa of Glenn Heights, and Tameka Herron of Midlothian.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 29 – November 5

Cisneros, Jacob, 17, assault by contact, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Jones, Kiere, 28, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, deadly conduct, deadly conduct, deadly conduct, deadly conduct, deadly conduct.Wright, Nicholas, 22, burglary of habitation Felony 3.Trujillo, Dahlas, 22, parole violation.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: October 28 – November 3

Pedrin, James, 36, collision involving damage.Silerio, Placido, 23, insufficient bond-poss CS pg 1/1, insufficient bond-burglary.Arrendondo, Blake, 33, warrant arrest Dallas PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 27 – November 3

Arreola, Luis, 31, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Anderson, Justin, 44, DWI.

WEEK 11: High School Football Schedules (November 7 & November 8, 2024)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7Avalon vs Covington at Covington, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Corsicana at Corsicana, 7 p.m.Waxahachie vs Mesquite at Mesquite, 7 p.m.   FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8Ferris vs Wills Point at home, 7 p.m.Italy vs Dawson at Dawson, 7 p.m.Life School vs Castleberry at home, 7:30 p.m.

Red Oak falls short against Midlothian, 45-41

RED OAK – The Red Oak Hawks came up 30 yards short in a pivotal District 7-5A Division I offensive shoot out against the Midlothian Panthers on Friday night, Nov. 1.In a game which had zero punts, neither defense could really stop the others offense.

Heritage undefeated in district, clobbers Corsicana 51-7

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Heritage Jaguars claimed a resounding 51-7 victory over the Corsicana Tigers thanks in part to junior running back Za’Ko Davis, who rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 96-yard run.