Avalon beats Milford 64-14, moves to 7-0

AVALON – Avalon coasted by the Milford Bulldogs at home Friday night to the tune of 64-14, keeping their perfect season alive. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins, seeing as the team has won six games by 46 points or more this season.

Waxahachie 24, Cedar Hill 13

WAXAHACHIE  –  Wade Lemons scored twice, and Waxahachie’s 21-point second quarter proved to be the difference in a win over Cedar Hill.

WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 18, 2024)

Avalon 64, Milford 14Ennis 36, Terrell 41Ferris 22, Quinlin Ford 49Italy 21, Axtell 7Life School 7, Kennedale 50Maypearl 26, Whitney 22Midlothian Heritage 56, Crandall 3Milford 14, Avalon 64Ovilla Christian 32, Victory Christian 52Palmer 41, Whitesboro 33Red Oak 72, Cleburne 0Waxahachie 24, Cedar...

Prepare for Nov. 5 elections (updated October 24, 2024)

ELLIS COUNTY – There has never been a more important election than the General and Special Elections to be held on Nov. 5, 2024.Monday was the last day to register to vote and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Friday, Oct. 25.

TEXAS EMERGENCY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM SEEKING DONATIONS

Texas Emergency Crisis Response Team, a volunteer, nonprofit organization of chaplains in Texas, is seeking donations.TECRT  provides training and responds to mass shooting involving schools and churches and more.

Waxahachie raises $26,000 to fight Alzheimer’s Disease

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County residents participated in this year’s Ellis County Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in downtown Waxahachie over the weekend. Participants raised $26,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Brandon Hixson releases new album ‘Room With A View’

ENNIS – Brandon Hixson released a brand-new album on Oct. 18. Hixson’s new release, “Room With A View,” features eight brand new songs written and produced by Brandon Hixson. He serves as the Worship Pastor at Tabernacle Church in Ennis.

Disaster tax relief extension looms close

It’s not too late to file your tax return this year – that is, if you live in any areas granted extensions due to the impact of natural disasters last year. Nov. 1 is looming close for many, there’s still some time to file them.

Admiral Nimitz Foundation announces CEO retirement

FREDERICKSBURG – The Admiral Nimitz Foundation announced the retirement of President & CEO Michael W. Hagee and the appointment of Steven L. Salazar, currently of San Antonio, as its new chief executive.

Autumn member show set for Nov. 9

WAXAHACHIE – Artwork from artists from all over Ellis County will be on display at The Hamilton at Garden Valley in Waxahachie Nov. 9.The public is encouraged to attend.The Autumn Member Show will be from 1-5 p.m., and the art will be for sale.