Tom Thumb opens in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – The Tom Thumb in Waxahachie finally opened its doors a few weeks ago to great fanfare with food demos, give aways, and amazing sales. The Waxahachie High School band, cheer team and drill team opened the grand opening followed by a ribbon cutting and opening remarks.

Highland Park builds early lead and never looks back, beats Midlothian 38-21

MIDLOTHIAN – Highland Park built a comfortable halftime lead and held off a Midlothian rally for a 38-21 victory in a showdown for the District 7-5A Division I title and top seed in the playoffs Thursday night at Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium.

Midlothian Heritage 38, Kaufman 20

KAUFMAN – Carter Rutenbar had 306 total yards and four touchdowns to lead Midlothian Heritage over Kaufman to claim the District 6-5A Division II title.Rutenbar connected on a 42-yard pass with Freeman Robinson to put Heritage (7-3, 7-0) up 7-0 midway through the first quarter.

Waxahachie 57, Mesquite 0

MESQUITE – Waxahachie quarterback Jerry Meyer III tossed four touchdown passes en route to a romp at Hanby Stadium.Wide receiver Kohen Brown caught two of Meyer’s three first-half touchdowns to help Waxahachie (7-3, 5-2 District 11-6A) build a 28-0 advantage.

WEEK 11 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (November 7 & 8, 2024)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7Avalon 68, Covington 19Ennis 42, Corsicana 7Midlothian 21, Highland Park 38Midlothian Heritage 38, Kaufman 20Waxahachie 57, Mesquite 0  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8Ferris 42, Wills Point 40Italy 14, Dawson 30Life School 33, Castleberry 83Maypearl 44, Groesbeck 21Milford 78, Blum 33Ovilla...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 66

I have seen players bring their girlfriends to the Y before and have them sit while they play. I had never done that – I just didn’t see the point of a girl sitting over on the bleachers for two hours while a bunch of sweaty boys and men duked it out on the basketball court.

OUT TO PASTOR: Did I really say that?

I was working on my computer when The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage walked in and said, “Are you ready to go?”She caught me by surprise. I looked up from my computer and, staring at her, said, “What are you talking about?”“You remember what you said this morning?

Easy renter-friendly tips to weatherize your home

STATEPOINT – Taking the proper steps to weatherproof your rental is a simple way to stay snug this cold-weather season – while also resulting in notable savings on heating and energy bills.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 14, 2024)

Mickey Mouse’s birthday is celebrated each year on Nov. 18. From a whistling boat captain in black and white, to the full color Sorcerer’s Apprentice in Fantasia, Mickey has captivated the world with his charm and his antics.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 6 – 12

Tisdale, Coleman, 37, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent bodily injury Felony 3.Woods, Freddy, 45, proh substance/item in correctional facility Felony 3.Henderson, Keiondre, 26, agg robbery Felony 1.Mijango-Zavala, Miguel, 31, misdemeanor warrant, felony warrant.