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RED OAK ARRESTS: July 8 – 14

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Wed, 07/17/2019 - 10:36
Arevalos, Jaquelin, 27, public intoxication. Turner, Andrea, 29, public intoxication. Roberts, Darian, 49, fraud destroy removal concealment writing. Ellis, Stormy, 52, evading arrest/detention. Brown, Reuben, 24, speeding, failure to appear, possession of drug paraphernalia, unsafe speed.
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Google plans $600-million facility in Red Oak

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – The City of Red Oak is going to be googling soon alongside neighboring Midlothian. That is if everything works out the way council and staff are anticipating. Google agreed last week to build a $600 million data center on 160 acres north of Wells Fargo Bank in Red Oak.

RED CROSS ISSUES URGENT CALL FOR BLOOD DONORS

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
DALLAS – Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care.
Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey

2 candidates running for House District 10

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE – Retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot and current airline pilot, Jake Ellzey and 4th-generation Ellis County resident Ryan Pitts announced they will run for Texas State House in District 10. Incumbent Rep. John Wray announced his retirement last week and stated he would not seek re-election.
Natalie Annell Weaver

Natalie Annell Weaver

Former SAGU student sentenced for death of newborn daughter

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE – On Wednesday, July 10, in the 40th Judicial District Court of Ellis County, Natalie Annell Weaver, 21, of Springfield, Missouri., pleaded guilty to a 2nd degree felony charge of manslaughter and to a state jail felony charge of abuse of a corpse.

Nike – too big to fail?

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
We have watched corporations and famous Americans have ups and downs throughout the years. We’ve all watched as Tiger Woods, Robert Kraft, and most recently, billionaire Jeffrey Epstein have had low moments.

Progressive Democrats seek to take control of the electorate

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
Legal immigration is the backbone of U.S. democracy. Indeed, the immigration process can be complex because as much as we welcome immigrants, it is imperative that the procedure for entering the country “must prevent unlawful immigration,” according to a report by the Heritage Foundation.
Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

SIMPLE SUMMER DESSERT

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
FAMILY FEATURES – Enjoy your summer with fresh fruit like strawberries in this Easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net .

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 18, 2019

News Staff
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 05:00
U.S. Air Force Airman Joseph Moon graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.