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Ben Hecht on couch: The great writer Ben Hecht (Edd Spradling) hasn’t read “Gone with the Wind,” which makes his sudden screen writing job in Theatre Rocks production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” a real challenge.

Ben Hecht on couch: The great writer Ben Hecht (Edd Spradling) hasn’t read “Gone with the Wind,” which makes his sudden screen writing job in Theatre Rocks production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” a real challenge.

A funny peek at the making of ‘Gone with the Wind’

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Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:04
ENNIS – A little bit of film history here, a little bit of farcical embellishment there, and a whole lot of laughs are what audiences can expect from the Theatre Rocks! production of “Moonlight and Magnolias,” which opens Friday.In Ron Hutchinson’s script, legendary film producer David O.

Prayer week recognized

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Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:42
Ellis County Commissioners’ Court issued a proclamation last week recognizing Prayer Week.The week ended with a ceremony held at the Waxahachie Lumpkins Stadium this past Sunday.
For fiscal year 2022, each road & bridge precinct received a revenue allocation of $848,295 from the General Fund.

For fiscal year 2022, each road & bridge precinct received a revenue allocation of $848,295 from the General Fund.

Ellis County allocates money for road repairs

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:44
ELLIS COUNTY – If you’re like me, you are over all the roadwork in Ellis County.However, roadwork means better roads and less damage to vehicles –  and that’s a good thing.
Brian Harrison

Brian Harrison

Harrison wins HD-10 runoff

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:43
Midlothian – State Representative-Elect Brian Harrison won the HD-10 Runoff Election by more than 10 points, receiving 55.
Hannah Dillard

Hannah Dillard

Wrong-way intoxicated driver sentenced

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:41
WAXAHACHIE – Hannah Dillard (33) of Dallas, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

WAXAHACHIE COPS AND KIDS PICNIC SATURDAY

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:39
WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department recently announced its 5th Annual “Cops & Kids Picnic,” this Saturday, Oct. 9, at Getzendaner Park.

MANNA HOUSE PRESENTS THE SIGNATURE DISH, ELLIS COUNTY’S LARGEST CULINARY EVENT

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:28
Midlothian – Caterers, restaurants, and chefs from across Ellis County and surrounding cities are coming together, putting their best dish forward to participate in The Signature Dish, Ellis County’s largest culinary event.Manna House’s friendly culinary competition will take place on Sunday, Oct.
Located at the Ferris Scout House, the antibody infusion center has implemented a well-organized process to treat multiple patients at a time in a calm environment.

Located at the Ferris Scout House, the antibody infusion center has implemented a well-organized process to treat multiple patients at a time in a calm environment.

Ferris, Ellis County open Antibody Therapy Center

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:21
FERRIS – The City of Ferris and Ellis County introduced a non-vaccine option earlier this month for residents who find themselves afflicted with COVID-19.It is an option some are calling “an alternative option to the vaccine.”According to WebMD.com on Aug.
A company has been hired to strip the sheet rock and dry everything out with fans and dehumidifiers.

A company has been hired to strip the sheet rock and dry everything out with fans and dehumidifiers.

Ellis Co. Sheriff’s office flooded

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:19
WAXAHACHIE – Plumbing problems wreaked havoc at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department when, about a week-and-a-half ago, faulty pipes led to a flood there.According to Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman, there was about two-inches of water standing everywhere.