Waxahachie Elementary school students located

WAXAHACHIE – Late last week the Waxahachie Police Department received a phone call according to Facebook that two Wedgeworth Elementary students had not made it home from school.

Patients needing blood or platelets rely on committed blood donors

DALLAS – The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall.Eligible individuals – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BUFORD ALFRED SCOTT

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY NEW HOPE CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 31, 2024. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (the “Issuer”) on November 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. CT via teleconference.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26

Ellis County – On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local law enforcement, Reach Council, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country.

WEEK 9: High School Football Schedules (October 25, 2024)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25Avalon vs Walnut Springs at Walnut Springs, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Crandall at Crandall, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Canton at home, 7 p.m.Italy vs Bosqueville at Bosqueville, 7 p.m.Life School vs Alvarado at home, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Grandview at Grandview, 7:30 p.m.

Red Oak steamrolls Cleburne, 72-0

RED OAK – Coming off a close win over Joshua, the Red Oak Hawks (4-3, 2-1) rolled over the Yellowjackets (0-8, 0-4) from Cleburne on Homecoming night.The Hawks scored on all but two of their possessions. The Yellowjackets could not stop the Hawks ground game or air attack.

Avalon beats Milford 64-14, moves to 7-0

AVALON – Avalon coasted by the Milford Bulldogs at home Friday night to the tune of 64-14, keeping their perfect season alive. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins, seeing as the team has won six games by 46 points or more this season.

Waxahachie 24, Cedar Hill 13

WAXAHACHIE  –  Wade Lemons scored twice, and Waxahachie’s 21-point second quarter proved to be the difference in a win over Cedar Hill.

WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 18, 2024)

Avalon 64, Milford 14Ennis 36, Terrell 41Ferris 22, Quinlin Ford 49Italy 21, Axtell 7Life School 7, Kennedale 50Maypearl 26, Whitney 22Midlothian Heritage 56, Crandall 3Milford 14, Avalon 64Ovilla Christian 32, Victory Christian 52Palmer 41, Whitesboro 33Red Oak 72, Cleburne 0Waxahachie 24, Cedar...