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Dedicated Avalon and Red Oak teachers study with distinguished scholars

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00
In June, two teachers from Avalon and Red Oak were selected to attend prestigious professional development institutes in Fort Worth and Houston sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with Texas Christian University, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Rice University.

Ellis County companies earn Texas Mutual’s top honor for workplace safety

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00
ELLIS COUNTY – Today, Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that two employers in Ellis County have been awarded the company’s top honor for workplace safety. Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, recognized these companies for making safety a priority.

ROISD increases staff/teacher compensation by $3-million

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – As the Red Oak ISD continues to make changes, last week selecting Dr. Ann Dixon as the interim superintendent, the district also just announced the new 2019-20 budget, tax rate and salaries.
Last year the Mayor’s “Back 2 School Extravaganza” event helped more than 400 kids, with everything from school supplies to hygiene products, school uniforms, undergarments, haircuts and even backpacks.

Last year the Mayor’s “Back 2 School Extravaganza” event helped more than 400 kids, with everything from school supplies to hygiene products, school uniforms, undergarments, haircuts and even backpacks.

The Bash is back

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00
WILMER – Ready, set, it’s the second annual Mayor’s “Back 2 School Extravaganza” Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Wilmer Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams said, “The purpose of the event is to send the kids back to school with a big bash, plus give them all they need to succeed.
A ribbon cutting was held earlier this month to celebrate the re-opening of the four doors at the historic Ellis County Courthouse.

A ribbon cutting was held earlier this month to celebrate the re-opening of the four doors at the historic Ellis County Courthouse.

EC Commissioners say ‘Come on in’

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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE – If the idea of touring the historic Ellis County Courthouse has been on your bucket list, this might be a good time to visit.

Tannery considering 110 acres in Wilmer

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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 05:00
WILMER – While some residents might be worried about the possibility of a tannery moving to their city, Wilmer City Administrator Dr. John Hubbard said it is a good thing. Recently, the Wilmer city council approved an incentive package to offer a company called Leathertec Worldwide Inc.
Representatives of the Red Oak Independent School District toured Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus last Thursday.

Representatives of the Red Oak Independent School District toured Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus last Thursday.

Red Oak ISD tours TSTC campus in Waco

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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – Representatives of the Red Oak Independent School District traveled to Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus on Thursday to see its technical programs firsthand and talk about future collaboration with TSTC.

Ovilla city council talks bond election

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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 05:00
OVILLA – The Ovilla city council held a special meeting Monday night to discuss a bond election to be on the November ballot. A citizen’s advisory committee had recommended municipal facility improvements that included a new police station, city hall and city park improvements.

ROISD picks interim superintendent

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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – At the July 15 special board meeting, the Red Oak Independent School District School Board voted to hire Dr. Ann Dixon as the district’s interim superintendent. Dixon’s career spans more than 45 years, and includes teaching and school leadership positions.