Ferris Texas

Loop 9 linking Interstate Highway 35E in Red Oak to IH-45 north of Ferris is expected to be completed in 2025. Above is construction of Loop 9 viewed looking east from Ferris Road north of Ferris.

Loop 9 linking Interstate Highway 35E in Red Oak to IH-45 north of Ferris is expected to be completed in 2025. Above is construction of Loop 9 viewed looking east from Ferris Road north of Ferris.

Loop 9 Phase 1 set to be completed in 2025

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:50
RED OAK – By now, most people in the Red Oak area when traveling from Red Oak to Lancaster have likely seen the construction of the 10-mile, six lane road being constructed, along with the ever-changing landscape of residential real estate in the area.
Dr. David Belding

Dr. David Belding

Midlothian ISD welcomes new superintendent

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:48
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian’s new Superintendent, Dr. David Belding, was unanimously named Superintendent of Schools of Midlothian ISD by the Board of Trustees during its Sept. 18 meeting.Belding officially began his new position on Oct.
Mark Varsel

Mark Varsel

Former ECP reporter honored for years of public service

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:45
PALMER – At the recent joint meeting of the Palmer City Council and the Palmer Economic Development Corporation, Mayor Kenneth Bateman took a moment to award outgoing PEDC President Mark Varsel with a plaque recognizing his 19 years of public service serving on the Board of the PEDC.

TSTC RECEIVES $3 MILLION GRANT

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:43
WACO – Texas State Technical College has been awarded the Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant assists low-income and Hispanic students, ensuring they will have access to an equal opportunity in higher education.

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

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:42
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 AVALON vs Covington at Covington, 7:00 p.m.ENNIS vs Midlothian Heritage at home, 7 p.m.FERRIS vs Hillsboro at home, 7 p.m.ITALY vs Axtell at home, 7 p.m.  LIFE SCHOOL vs Stephenville at home, 7:30 p.m.MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE vs Ennis at Ennis, 7 p.m.
Wide Receiver Rodney Malone (7) stiff arms the Lions Safety to get around the edge on this catch and run.

Wide Receiver Rodney Malone (7) stiff arms the Lions Safety to get around the edge on this catch and run.

WEEK 7: Red Oak rolls to 63-7 Homecoming win

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:39
RED OAK – Quarterback Reggie Moody passed for 220-yards and three touchdowns to lead Red Oak over Waco 63-7 at Billy Goodloe Stadium.Red Oak (6-0, 4-0 District 4-5A Div. I) four-star receiver Taz WIlliams scored on the first drive with a 9-yard catch from Moody.

WEEK 7: Midlothian 49, Granbury 15

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:34
MIDLOTHIAN – Bryant Wesco returned two punts for touchdowns and scored a third TD on a reception as Midlothian beat Granbury.After Midlothian (6-1, 5-0 District 4-5A Div. I) forced a punt to start the game, Wesco ran it back 57 yards for a 7-0 lead.

WEEK 7: Midlothian Heritage 42, Mansfield Summit 7

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Wed, 10/11/2023 - 15:31
MIDLOTHIAN – State ranked Midlothian Heritage got four touchdowns from Stetson Sarratt and a solid defensive effort against Mansfield Summit in District 5-5A Division II play at the Midlothian ISD Athletic Complex.