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FLANIGAN PLEADS TO 50 YEARS

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
WAXAHACHIE – On Dec. 13, Paul Jon Flanigan, 37, from Midlothian, entered a plea of guilty to the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child and was sentenced to 50-years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Filing begins in January for local May elections

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – With the new year just around the corner local elections for city council and school boards are on the horizon. Applications to run for local office will be available in most cities beginning mid-January.

22-year-old stabbed

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – On Saturday, Dec. 14, at approximately 8:36 a.m., Ferris Police officers were dispatched to an altercation in the 600 block of Meadow Ridge St. involving Jemyron Tatum, a 22-year-old male, and a 16-year-old male juvenile.

Life High School names new head football coach

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Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
WAXAHACHIE – Life High School Waxahachie announced today Micah Stanley will serve as its new head football coach. Stanley has been with Life High School Waxahachie for six years, serving as the team’s offensive coordinator for the previous four seasons.

Who makes Christmas?

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
As we approach Christmas day let’s take a moment to salute the grand women of Christmas. My wife knocks herself out preparing for events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. She started preparing the Thanksgiving meal two weeks in advance and for sure we had a feast.

Pelosi’s drug-pricing plan fatally flawed

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
You’d think Democrats and Republicans in Washington could find a way to work together to help people get the cutting-edge, lifesaving medications they need. Sadly, that’s not the case. The House is expected to vote on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s drug pricing bill next week.
Denise Butler, executive director of North Ellis County Outreach is presented with one of hundreds of Hormel Hams donated by Brookshire Grocery Company and Hormel Foods. Shown with Butler is JulianHoward, Red Oak Brookshires store manager and Brec Evans-Orrell, NECO client assistance director.

Denise Butler, executive director of North Ellis County Outreach is presented with one of hundreds of Hormel Hams donated by Brookshire Grocery Company and Hormel Foods. Shown with Butler is JulianHoward, Red Oak Brookshires store manager and Brec Evans-Orrell, NECO client assistance director.

Tis’ the season of giving

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
TYLER – Hormel Foods Corporation and Brookshire Grocery Co. partnered to donate 45 Hormel® Cure 81® hams to the North Ellis County Outreach to help feed those in need this holiday season.
More than 25 vendors set up inside the Red Oak High School cafeteria for the 2019 Christmas Market.

More than 25 vendors set up inside the Red Oak High School cafeteria for the 2019 Christmas Market.

ROHS hosts 2019 Special Needs Christmas Market and Silent Auction

News Staff
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – The annual Red Oak High School Special Needs Christmas Market and Silent Auction took place on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Red Oak High School. The event benefits the Red Oak High School Special Needs Prom, which is held in the Spring of each year.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Ma’am, have you ever been to heaven?’

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Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.” The five-year-old had a hop in his step as he let go of his mama’s hand and plopped into the barber’s chair. “Well, hello, young man,” said the stylist, “What’s your name?” “I’m Levi,” he said confidently, “What’s yours?