DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Today we end up in Martha’s Vineyard

Most of you know me around Ellis and Dallas County.During my off-and-on time here in the area while also traveling and seeing for myself what’s going on elsewhere on the globe, I have finally admitted that these days there is something very strange going on in my very own country.

COOK LIKE A PITMASTER FROM THE COMFORTS OF HOME

SMOKED CHUCK BEEF RIBSCook time: 10 hours, 30 minutes • Servings: 8 • 1 slab beef chuck short ribs (about 4 pounds)• 2 tablespoons kosher salt• 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper• 1/4 cup cider vinegar• 1 cup water Preheat smoker or pellet grill to 275 F.

Midlothian Heritage Day bans political and church vendors

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian’s Heritage Day took place this past weekend, and while the turnout was great and there were plenty of booths set up for vendor participation, one booth that was missing, and one the Republican Party of Ellis County was hoping would be there – was their own booth.

The Texas Brotherhood Ride stops in Ennis

ENNIS – Six days, 600 miles last week, the Texas Brotherhood Ride came through Ennis for the night before continuing their ride to Houston.What is the Texas Brotherhood Ride?A group of 1st responders made up of Police, Fire, and EMS bike riders with a mission.

CORRECTION: Wilmer lowers taxes

In last week’s issue, we headlined: “Wilmer increases taxes.”The headline should have read, “Wilmer lowers taxes.”In fact, the City Council even approved 10% employees increases.We apologize for the error.

Former Ovilla Mayor to serve as Heritage Day Grand Marshal

OVILLA – Long-time resident and former Ovilla Mayor Charlie Morton will serve as this year’s grand marshal for Ovilla’s Heritage Day parade opening the day’s festivities.

Here’s what taxpayers will pay Ellis County elected officials

Pursuant to Local Government Code §152.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL (September 23, 2022)

Avalon vs Abbott at Abbott, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Everman at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Caddo Mills at home, 7 p.m.Italy vs Crossroads at home (Homecoming), 7 p.m.Life Waxahachie vs Mabank at home, 7:30 p.m.Midlothian Heritage vs Joshua at Joshua, 7p.m.Midlothian vs Cleburne at Cleburne, 7 p.m.

Red Oak beats Killeen Ellison on the road, 28-21

KILLEEN – The Red Oak Hawks made the long trip to Killeen to take on the Ellison Eagles for another district game on Friday, Sept. 16.The Hawks heading into this game were averaging around 39 points per game, but against Ellison they came up short on their average.

SEPTEMBER 16: Ennis 45, Corsicana 7

CORSICANA — Jackson Gilkey threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns, including a 51-yard touchdown pass to Gracen Harris in the first quarter, to give Ennis a win over Corsicana at Tiger Stadium.