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Italy’s Gladiator Cadet Squadron organizes donations for Ida survivors

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Wed, 09/22/2021 - 13:50
Italy, TEXAS – Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana on Aug. 30, leaving a wake of damage in its path.Lockport is a small town located in Lafourche Parish, Lou. and received a direct hit from the hurricane. Lafourche Parish is a proud Cajun community with deep ties – and needed help.

Gunshot death probed by Waxahachie police

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Wed, 09/22/2021 - 13:45
WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man, David Watts, who was shot last week in the 800 block of N. Getzendaner Street in Waxahachie.Police received a call on Sept. 19 around 8:20 p.m. by an unnamed women whose name police will not release.
Those in the City of Ferris and/or Ellis County with be able to receive the antibody therapy treatment free of charge at the center set up at the Scout House at 514 Mable St.

Those in the City of Ferris and/or Ellis County with be able to receive the antibody therapy treatment free of charge at the center set up at the Scout House at 514 Mable St.

FERRIS OPENS COVID THERAPY CENTER

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Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:20
The City of Ferris, like so many other cities, is fighting the rise in COVID numbers and our local hospitals, local physicians, city operations, and educational institutions are being pushed to their limits.With our underserved population, we are especially vulnerable to the rise in cases.

E.C. COVID numbers lacking real value

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Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:18
ELLIS COUNTY – While it is easy to throw out numbers about COVID, unfortunately the Ellis County website is still woefully lacking in numbers of any real value.
Kenneth Wayne Morris

Kenneth Wayne Morris

Ennis man arrested in Cedar Hill murder

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Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:16
ENNIS – Ennis resident Kenneth Wayne Morris was arrested last week for the murder of Cedar Hill resident Ernest Slayton.

North Texas Giving Day set for Sept. 23

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Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:14
Meals on Wheels North Central Texas will be taking part in North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 23.This online giving event is designed to empower the community to give back to their neighbors through an easy-to–use platform.Early giving begins Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
ROISD honors staff, alumni and family. Pictured: Sanford, Knight, Shaw, Moore, Robnett, and Ragsdale with Red Oak Chamber President Clint Woodward.

ROISD honors staff, alumni and family. Pictured: Sanford, Knight, Shaw, Moore, Robnett, and Ragsdale with Red Oak Chamber President Clint Woodward.

ROISD honors staff, alumni and family

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Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:12
RED OAK – The Red Oak Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Founder’s Day parade and festival on Saturday, September 11 with the theme of Hometown Heroes tying to the 9-11 twentieth anniversary.The Chamber accepted nominations from the community to honor the heroes among us.