CAR CRASH KILLS TWO NEAR PALMER

PALMER – A 28-year-old front seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene Oct. 9, following a major accident on Interstate 45 northbound near mile marker 258 at around 6 p.m.

Wilmer wastewater spill poses no danger

WILMER – A wastewater spill occurred in the area east of Post Oak Road and the western edge of the Trinity riverbank, according to Wilmer officials.  The leakage is due to a line break of the force main to the Dallas Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant.

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY

Texas voters can also vote before Election Day.  The early voting period runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 30, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live. You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ELLIS COUNTY RURAL VETERANS

FORT WORTH – Today, the Texas A&M School of Law Family and Veterans Advocacy Clinic announced the establishment of bi-monthly online legal clinics designed to help eligible rural veterans in Ellis County.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-16

Ennis vs Greenville, Friday, October 16, Home, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Godley, Friday, October 16, Home, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Kerens, Friday, October 16, Away, 7:00 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Midlothian Heritage, Friday, October 16, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Ennis dominates “Battle of 287” with 38-0 win over Waxahachie

ENNIS – The U.S. Highway 287 road sign presented annually to the winning side in one of the area’s oldest rivalries will remain in Ennis for another year.

Winsor leads Ferris over Dallas Hillcrest, 22-7

DALLAS – Offensive miscues doomed the Hillcrest Panthers during a 22-7 loss to Ferris in their home opener at Franklin Stadium. The game was added to the schedule earlier in the week after Hillcrest’s original opponent, Dallas Christian, was sidelined because of COVID-19 precautions.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AREA SCORES (October 8-9)

Italy 40, Kerens 6   Life Waxahachie 20, Alvarado 14   Midlothian Heritage vs Brownwood (Canceled)   Midlothian vs Wichita Falls Ryder (Canceled)   Milford 46, Bynum 19   Palmer 30, Edgewood 6   Wilmer-Hutchins 29, W.T. White 26 (Replacement Game)

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 15, 2020)

OP-ED: Goodbye to Columbus?

In our current social turmoil, it is distressing but not surprising that large numbers of citizens, mostly young white people, have been tearing down statues of some of the most prominent figures in American history. In a way, it’s not their fault.