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Driver struck officer during chase

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 1:32pm

WAXAHACHIE – John Kelly Forbes, 34, was convicted by a jury and sentenced to 30 years for aggravated assault of a police officer, according to Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.

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Red Oak ISD table vote to renew 10-year teaching option

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 1:31pm

RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD tabled a vote until the August school board meeting pending a request for additional data points including students’ success rates regarding a successful 10-year ISD progr

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Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian officer wins 2nd place in Texas Challenge

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 1:25pm

MIDLOTHIAN – Officer Chris Vinson, Midlothian Police Department, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the

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Red Oak manhunt ends successfully across state line

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 1:23pm

RED OAK – The Red Oak Police Department reported over the weekend that the manhunt, which began in that city last Thursday, had reached a successful conclusion.