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RED OAK ARRESTS: January 13 – 19

Philbin, Kevin, 47, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Hogan, Russell, 50, public intoxication. Frost, John, 56, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g, theft property, FTA. Thomas, Kelvin, 62, no motor vehicle liability insurance, FTA, operate unregistered motor vehicle.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

“I Have a Dream” is a speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.
Ferris residents Kelly and Sharon Harris sat alongside past DeSoto mayor Bobby Waddle and current DeSoto Mayor Curtistene McCowan to show heir support for current State Representative Carl Sherman’s re-election campaign kick-off Monday night at the Manderley Event Center in DeSoto.

Ferris residents Kelly and Sharon Harris sat alongside past DeSoto mayor Bobby Waddle and current DeSoto Mayor Curtistene McCowan to show heir support for current State Representative Carl Sherman’s re-election campaign kick-off Monday night at the Manderley Event Center in DeSoto.

State Rep. Carl Sherman seeking re-election

DESOTO – Ferris residents showed up at State Representative Carl Sherman’s re-election campaign kick-off Monday night at the Manderley Event Center in DeSoto.

FirstLook celebrates lives saved, future ahead

WAXAHACHIE – With 25 successful years, thousands of lives, and a bright future to celebrate, FirstLook’s annual celebration event is slated to be the biggest yet. On Feb.

Is it you, or an ID thief?

It’s a moment most people have experienced. You’re required to show your ID for something and you wait as the person studies both your face and the photo on the driver’s license, passport, or other document, making sure you’re not an impersonator trying to pull a fast one.

Woodall new Ovilla city manager

OVILLA – The city of Ovilla has named its new city manager. Deciding to hire from within, longtime City Secretary Pam Woodall was appointed to the position last week. “We are happy that Pam has accepted our selection as city manager.

Wilmer approves voting equipment

WILMER – The Wilmer City Council passed a resolution at Thursday night’s meeting adopting the new Dallas County voting equipment. The equipment is the ES&S Express Vote Universal Voting System (Ballot Marking Devices), EVS 6.0.2.0, Firmware 2.4.0.0; the ES&S DS200 Digital Precinct Scanner, EVS 6.0.

RO school board election filing open thru Feb. 14

RED OAK – The candidate filing and voting dates have been set for the 2020 Red Oak Independent School District’s Board of Trustee election. The board election will be held on Saturday, May 2.

TxDOT to hold a proposed Loop 9 public meeting

RED OAK – The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting at Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Parkway, Red Oak on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.