TASTE: QUICK, EASY RECIPES TO ADD TO YOUR DINNER ROTATION

FAMILY FEATURES – Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.

Kidnapping victims used kitchen knife to escape

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police arrested Noah Solomon Gulzar last week on two counts of aggravated robbery – first degree felony – $250,000 bond each count, two counts of engaging in organized criminal activity with a deadly weapon – first degree felony – $250,000 bond each count, and fraudulent use...

Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election early voting details

ELLIS COUNTY – The Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election is Nov. 7, and early voting begins next week. Here’s what you need to know about the array of propositions and miscellaneous items on the ballot.  WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT Emergency Services District No.

FERRIS’ FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY

FERRIS – Ferris’ 2nd annual Fall Festival is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mutz Park, 300 E. 10th Street.Wear your Halloween costumes and come enjoy a pumpkin patch along with free games, free crafts, shopping, bounce houses, food, a beer garden, and entertainment.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCT. 23

WHERE TO VOTE 1. Elections Office (Main Location) 204 E. Jefferson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 2. Midlothian Conference Ctr. (Lobby)1 Community Circle Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065 3. Palmer ISD Annex Bldg. (Portable Bldg.) 303 Bulldog Way, Palmer, TX 75152 4. Ellis County Sub-Courthouse (Foyer) 207 S.

WEEK 8: Red Oak beats Cleburne 35-10; first 7-0 record in school history

CLEBURNE – Red Oak (7-0, 5-0 District 4-5A1) got out to a quick 14-0 start with a little over 7 minutes left in the 1st quarter and built a 21-7 lead at the half, thanks to a pair of touchdown catches from Rodney Malone, one from 16-yards and the other from 8-yards, from Reggie Moody.

WEEK 8: Midlothian Heritage 38, Ennis 35

ENNIS – Midlothian Heritage kicker Jordan Soto sent a 22-yarder through the uprights with two seconds to play to force overtime after Ennis had appeared to win the game on an unbelievable touchdown pass by four-star Oklahoma pledge Gracen Harris just over a minute earlier.But Soto wasn’t done.

WEEK 8: Waxahachie 38, Mansfield Legacy 12

MANSFIELD – Ta’Modrick Davis-Robinson rushed for two touchdowns in a win over Mansfield Legacy.Waxahachie (5-2, 2-2 11-6A) took advantage of a short field after Michael Esparza Jr.’s 31-yard punt return when Davis-Robinson scored on a 4-yard run in the first quarter.

WEEK 8: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (OCTOBER 13, 2023)

Avalon 69, Covington 24Hillsboro 28, Ferris 21Axtel 36, Italy 30Stephenville 59, Life School 19Milford 72, Blum 30Palmer 20, Mildred 15

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 19, 2023