Red Oak ISD launches anti-bullying program for Bullying Prevention Month

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD is launching an aggressive anti-bullying campaign aimed at both preventing and reporting bullying behavior.The “See Something, Say Something” program gives students reminders to be kind and the tools to report inappropriate behavior through STOPit.

Polka dancing, live music set Oct. 8 for Elke Heiler

RED OAK – Ms. Elke Heiler is about to have an Oktoberfest-themed party.At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Arabella of Red Oak, 200 Washington St, the community staff will be presenting Elke with her favorite German food made by the chef, polka dancing, and live music.

Ferris continues to increase cash reserves over past 3 years

FERRIS – The City of Ferris has increased its cash reserves steadily over the past three years.Cash reserves, also called fund balances, currently sit at 62.6 percent – and that far exceeds the city’s target of 25 percent of operating expenditures.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL (October 6 & 7, 2022)

OCTOBER 6Ovilla Christian vs Dallas Lakehill Prep at home, 7 p.m. OCTOBER 7Avalon vs Campbell (Homecoming) at home, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Joshua at Joshua, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Godley at home, 7 p.m.Italy vs Itasca at home, 7 p.m.Life Waxahachie vs Waco La Vega at home, 7:30 p.m.

Red Oak out-duels Killeen Shoemaker, 38-35

The Red Oak Hawks came out of their bye week healthier than when they went in, and they needed all their key players to get a 38-35 win over the Killeen Shoemaker Gray Wolves.The difference came early in the game when Jr.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lady Hawks sweep Ennis

The Lady Hawks varsity volleyball team hosted the Ennis Lady Lions on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in a big district matchup, with the winner taking possession of 2nd place in the district behind Forney.Although the Lady Hawks did sweep Ennis in three sets, it was a tough 3 sets for both teams.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 6, 2022)

OPINION: Joe Biden’s aversion to telling the truth

President Biden is making things up.In a campaign speech last week, the absent-minded president declared, “Gas prices – I know I got criticized for going into the stockpile. But guess what? Gas prices are down $1.30 a gallon.

OPINION: Despite Beto’s claims, Texas has not defunded public schools

School choice is becoming a bigger issue in Texas’s gubernatorial race.After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he intends to support educational freedom during the state’s 2023 legislative session, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke claimed, “Abbott is for defunding our public schools.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES: October 6, 2022

UPRIGHT“Don’t even think about looting. Don’t even think about taking advantage of people in this vulnerable situation.