ROISD earns ‘A’ in FIRST Rating

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD announced the district earned a Superior Achievement grade of ‘A’ on the 2021 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas report. The rating is based on the financial data from the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Bicycle accident claims life of Glenn Heights man

RED OAK – Glenn Heights resident Dewey Wheatley, 65 was pronounced dead last week after the bicycle he was riding was hit by a 2012 Chevrolet pickup after exiting a private driveway in the 500 block of Interstate-35 S.

Ferris ISD’s new early college high school program starts Fall 2022

FERRIS – The Ferris Independent School District will be rolling out a new program for incoming 8th graders at the high school.According to Andru Gilbert, principal at Ferris High School, “the new early college high school program will roll out in the fall of 2022.

ELLIS COUNTY ISD’S DO NOT TEACH CRITICAL RACE THEORY

ELLIS COUNTY – Anyone with a student in school these days has heard the term “Critical Race Theory.”What are school districts in Ellis County doing when it comes to the discussion?And what is the discussion really all about?

Wilmer gets $1.175-million from TxDOT

WILMER – The city of Wilmer applied for a Green Ribbon Program grant from the Texas Department of Transportation back in the summer, and recently received the good news it will be awarded the $1.175-million.

Wilmer Town Hall allows residents to share with city leaders

WILMER – A Wilmer Town Hall meeting held early last week was a winner with Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta moderating the meeting at Wilmer’s Community Center.All about paving the way for success, the main topics discussed were updates and current projects from each department within the city.

Build-a-Bot held at Red Oak High School

The Red Oak High School Robotics class held their annual Build-a-Bot event at the Red Oak High School.The Robotics Club held two sessions, morning and afternoon, for children in the area, where they were able to build a robot from a kit with the help of the talented Robotic Club Students.

ROISD secondary schools are launching Hawk Parent Universities for the spring

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD Superintendent Brenda Sanford reopened district campuses to parents in November this year after 20 months of COVID, protocols had the doors open to only staff and students.

Texas State Technical College holds Fall 2021 Commencement

RED OAK - More than 30 graduates received certificates and associate degrees at Texas State Technical College’s Fall 2021 Commencement held Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

Suspect arrested, 1 still at large after Milford police chase

MILFORD – One suspect was arrested, and a second male fled after a police chase Saturday night that began in Milford.Armando Flores, 48 of Dallas in a 2018 black Silverado after the vehicle was stopped by Milford police for reckless driving following a call at around 7:38 p.m.