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Midlothian PD investigates auto/pedestrian accident

ELLIS COUNTY – As parents are readying their children for back-to-school, cities in the area are having upcoming Back-to-School Bashes to help alleviate some of the expense of students returning to the classroom. ENNIS...

Midlothian US 287 getting safety improvements

MIDLOTHIAN – For those drivers on US Highway 287 be mindful of the safety improvements being made that highway at exit ramp at FM 663. The work began on July 18, at the southwest corner of FM 663 and Highway 287. ...

Butch Bryant on November ballot for Ellis County Republican JP Precinct 4

WAXAHACHIE – It was back in the spring when the Ellis County Commissioners Court named Mike McKenna as the temporary Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4....

Midlothian Police involved in pursuit, shooting

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police were involved in a multi-city pursuit and shooting early Friday morning at around 2:43 a.m....

Sheriff issues ‘Scam Alert’

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by a local law enforcement agency that a group of scammers were targeting citizens in Ellis County....

ESD #2 funded new ambulance in Ovilla

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla will soon be seeing a variety of benefits from the recent passing of an Ellis County ESD #2 sales tax proposition. One of those benefits will be the funding of a much-needed ambulance service in that city. ...

News

Ellis County Back-to-School Bashes

ELLIS COUNTY – As parents are readying their children for back-to-school, cities in the area are having upcoming Back-to-School Bashes to help alleviate some of the expense of students returning to

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Midlothian US 287 getting safety improvements

MIDLOTHIAN – For those drivers on US Highway 287 be mindful of the safety improvements being made that highway at exit ramp at FM 663.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Commissioners vote to continue Grievance Committee plan

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court voted unanimously in its meetings earlier this month to continue to adhere to Local Government Code §152.014(A)(1) to determine the county’s com

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Sports

On a pass from quarterback Chris Martinez, wide receiver Brayden Robinson (2) splits the Bearcats defenders on his way to the endzone.

Red Oak’s playoff run ends against defending 5A Division I State Champion Aledo, 59-35

The Red Oak Hawks historic 2023 season and playoff run came to an end at Choctaw Stadium on Friday, Nov.

By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures

Brayden Robinson (2) had multiple catches in the game, but this one – leaping high into the air for the catch, avoiding the hit and tackle, then racing down the sideline for a touchdown – was spectacular.

Red Oak beats Burleson Centennial to win bi-district; record now 11-0

RED OAK – Quarterback Chris Martinez produced 376 yards of offense and three touchdowns in Red Oak’s 35-32 bi-district win over Burleson Centennial at Billy Goodloe stadium.

By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures

Hawks Head Football Coach Melvin Robinson holds up the District 4-5A I Championship trophy after the Hawks 21-7 win over Midlothian.

Red Oak defeats defending 4-5A 1 champion Midlothian 21-7, ends regular season 10-0

RED OAK – Four-star sophomore wide receiver Brayden Robinson returned to the Hawks lineup after an early season injury and caught a touchdown pass on the Hawks first drive.

By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures

Opinion

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 25, 2024)

OPINION: Why is Joe Biden still President?

Why is Joe Biden still the President?

By ROBERT ROMANO

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Crowdstrike downs the world last week, and Biden’s resignation downs the Democrat party

I’m going to begin my column this week with these words: “Evil can pretend to be good and kind, but good can never pretend to be evil.”

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Lifestyle

BONJOUR WORLD: FlatCreek Estate and Ellera – a culinary oasis near Austin

Nestled in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and a short drive from the city of Austin, there is a hidden gem that will delight every wine enthusiast and culinary connoisseur.

By BY RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Mediterranean Suite at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz.

BONJOUR WORLD: A weeklong trip boasting history and luxury any time of year

I forgot how much I loved the island of Gozo (www.visitgozo.com), in the Mediterranean and one of the three islands that make up the country of Malta.

By BY RITA COOK / Freelance Writer