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This year’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. at the Waxahachie Civic Center and is open to all members of the general public from Ellis County and beyond.

This year’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. at the Waxahachie Civic Center and is open to all members of the general public from Ellis County and beyond.

Nov. 13 Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who served

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:54
WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Marine Corps League Detachment 1452 has taken the reigns of the planning and execution of the Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Ceremony in an effort to keep the event alive for years to come.This year’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
In the last few weeks countless Southwest Airlines fights were also canceled. It was reported to be due to bad weather, but some tweets reported otherwise. An Oct. 10 tweet said the Southwest Airlines cancellations were due to pilot walkouts in protest of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

In the last few weeks countless Southwest Airlines fights were also canceled. It was reported to be due to bad weather, but some tweets reported otherwise. An Oct. 10 tweet said the Southwest Airlines cancellations were due to pilot walkouts in protest of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Will COVID-19 mandates cause another holiday season nightmare?

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:45
Get ready for a robust holiday travel season.While some airlines have demanded their employees take the jab, there are other airlines such as American Airlines and Southwest Airlines still supposedly reminding the powers that be that the United States is “suppose” to be a free country of choice.

Early voting starts Tuesday, Nov. 2 for 8 Texas Constitutional Amendments

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:18
Texas voters are deciding whether to approve these eight amendments to the state constitution:PROPOSITION 1 would allow the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association to hold charity raffles at rodeo events, much like Texas’ professional sports teams do at...
Adedeji Awoniyi and Theria Mitchell

Adedeji Awoniyi and Theria Mitchell

$660k in stolen vehicles, auto parts seized

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:13
ITALY – Twenty-seven stolen vehicles and dozens of stolen vehicle parts have been found on a property in the Ellis County town of Italy.Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force first got a tip about the stolen vehicles from the Italy Police Department.
Sylvia Stanford Smith

Sylvia Stanford Smith

RO Sylvia Stanford Smith 2021 Distinguished Alumnus

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:03
RED OAK – Since 2004, the Red Oak High School Alumni Association has selected and celebrated a Distinguished Alumni. This year’s recipient is Sylvia Stanford Smith, a 1954 graduate.A native of Red Oak, Sylvia attended school here all 12 years.
Doug Hunt, Access Self Storage and Charles D. Hatfield Jr, The Ellis County Press, pose for a photo and Saturday’s Red Oak Chamber Gala.

Doug Hunt, Access Self Storage and Charles D. Hatfield Jr, The Ellis County Press, pose for a photo and Saturday’s Red Oak Chamber Gala.

Red Oak Chamber event raises $30,000

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 14:58
RED OAK – People came from high and low this past Saturday night to take flapper to the next level.The Red Oak Chamber of Commerce was back after a year of COVID-19 shutdown holding its 2021 Auction and Dinner, themed “The Great Gatsby Gala.”The event was presented by Linebarger Attorneys at Law.
ClearSky Health will offer specialized rehabilitative care through a new 30-bed hospital in Waxahachie.

ClearSky Health will offer specialized rehabilitative care through a new 30-bed hospital in Waxahachie.

ClearSky Health to build hospital in Waxahachie

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Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:17
WAXAHACHIE – ClearSky Health, a premier rehabilitative healthcare provider, today announced it will build a new 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Waxahachie.