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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jack Hoppe

Waxahachie native reenlists aboard aircraft carrier

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Wed, 03/09/2022 - 11:34

ADRIATIC SEA – A Waxahachie native was one of 40 sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) who took the next step in their Navy careers by reenlisting as a group during a mass-reenlistment ceremony in the ship’ hangar bay Feb. 27.

Photo courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service

Kaufman woman arrested for theft by Texas A&M Forest Service

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Wed, 03/09/2022 - 11:32

KAUFMAN – Texas A&M Forest Service Law Enforcement Investigators and the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office arrested Frances Charline Lee Cole, 51, of Kaufman, for theft of more than $2,500 and less than $30,000 in Hopkins County on March 2.

Considering retired Judge Knize for new position causes uproar

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Wed, 03/02/2022 - 13:02

ELLIS COUNTY – According to sources around the courtroom in Ellis County, former 40th District Judge Gene Knize has decided not to be considered as the temporary visiting judge for a second courtroom.

Communications/Marketing Specialist Haley Stewart, Executive Director Beth Trimble and Graphics/Multimedia Specialist James Murphy at the Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards Banquet.

ROISD communications team wins top state awards

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Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:55

RED OAK – Congratulations to the Red Oak ISD Communications team for winning ten Gold Star Awards with three earning Best of Category in the state, and five Silver Star Awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) in their annual Star Awards program.

James Quin

Quin named Hutchins new city manager

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Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:51

HUTCHINS – James Quin took over the position as the new city manager of Hutchins on Feb. 21.The position was open after former City Manager Trudy Lewis left for another opportunity in early December of last year.Quin was chosen out of over a dozen applicants who applied for the position.

Hog-tied’ and fed up: New report shows dealership consolidation makes farmers’ lives harder

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Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:51

Austin – Many farm equipment manufacturers prevent farmers from accessing the software tools they need to fix their modern tractors.

2,000% increase in fetal deaths following COVID-19 vaccines reported

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Wed, 03/02/2022 - 12:51

The criminal actions of the FDA and CDC in continuing to keep the mRNA COVID-19 “vaccines” in the market in spite of overwhelming evidence that they cause harm, with over 1 million cases of deaths and injuries now reported to VAERS, the U.S.

The fire in Duncanville at 800 Link Apartments began around 2 p.m. Sunday.

Ovilla FD assists with Duncanville apartment fire

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Wed, 02/23/2022 - 18:07

OVILLA – The Ovilla Fire Department was called to a structure fire in the city of Duncanville over the weekend, along with four other outside departments assisting.The fire at 800 Link Apartments began around 2 p.m. Sunday.According to statement, the situation evolved quickly.

Texas Mutual Insurance awards grant to TSTC

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Wed, 02/23/2022 - 18:06

RED OAK – Austin-based Texas Mutual Insurance Co.’s $75,000 grant awarded in late 2021 through The TSTC Foundation to Texas State Technical College will go toward ongoing efforts for veterans and purchase equipment for workforce training.

Officers Bryce Ippolito, Austin Pierce and Gabriel Young

3 police academy graduates join Waxahachie PD

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Wed, 02/23/2022 - 18:01

Waxahachie – The Waxahachie Police Department welcomed three new officers to the department last week.Graduating from the Regional Police Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 9, Bryce Ippolito, Austin Pierce and Gabriel Young became the newest members of the department.