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It is believed the Ol’ Queen Theatre opened around 1900 and called what one report said, “The Queen Theatre offering Vaudeville among other entertainment of the day.”
‘Ol Queen Theatre; If the walls could talk
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FERRIS – The Ol’ Queen Theatre Vendor Mall-Indoor Flea Market on Church Street in Ferris used to be, as the name suggests, an actual theatre.It is believed to have opened around 1900 and called what one report said, The Queen Theare offering Vaudeville among other entertainment of the day.
Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:02
Virgil Bryant III
Red Oak man sentenced to 99 years for 7th DWI
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WAXAHACHIE – Virgil Bryant III, 47, of Red Oak, was convicted by a jury of driving while intoxicated third or more and was sentenced to 99 years in prison, according Ann Montgomery, Ellis County and District Attorney.
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:56
U.S. Army veterans, Jerry Cossette (l) and Don Merchant (m) presented U.S. Air Force veteran Michael Seiber with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. Presented to fellow veterans who served from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. The Bristol Volunteers present any living United States veteran they visit with this pin on behalf of a grateful nation.
Bristol Hospice remembers our veterans
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WAXAHACHIE – Honoring our veterans is a service Bristol Hospice strongly believes in by offering a Veteran to Veteran volunteer program.
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:54
Chad Gillen
Son sentenced to 70 years for beating mother to death
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WAXAHACHIE – Chad Gillen, 37, of Waxahachie, Texas, was convicted of murder by a jury and sentenced to 70 years in prison, according to Ann Montgomery, Ellis County and District Attorney.In 2010, Karen Gillen suffered a stroke, which left her disabled.
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:52
IMPORTANT HOLIDAY SHIPPING, MAILING DATES
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FERRIS – As the Ferris Postmaster, I want to assure you that the United States Postal Service is ready to deliver for the upcoming holiday season. My dedicated team and I have worked to ensure we are prepared to handle the expected surge in package and mail volume that occurs in December.
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:49
Matthew Lee Harvey (l), Timothy Lloyd Poole II (r)
Midlothian robbery suspects arrested
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MIDLOTHIAN – Police reported two suspects were arrested last week from an aggravated robbery/first degree felony that occurred on May 14 at 8:49 p.m. at Texas Best Smokehouse & BBQ, on Plainview Road in Midlothian.
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:40
Waxahachie resident wins lotto
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AUSTIN – An anonymous Waxahachie resident recently hit the lotto.According to the Texas Lottery Commission, the resident was a second-tier Mega Millions prize winner taking home $4 million after a late October win. The ticket, purchased at the Tiger Mart 41 on Brown St.
Wed, 12/06/2023 - 13:37
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Aguilar Amber Alert canceled
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WILMER – The Amber Alert for 10-year-old Ian Aguilar, which was issued several weeks ago out of Wilmer has been canceled.The alert was canceled on Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m.Wilmer Police said Aguilar was safely returned to the United States and his family.
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 13:39
Rep. Brian Harrison’s reelection campaign for Texas House District 10 endorsed by Governor Greg Abbott
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MIDLOTHIAN – State Representative Brian Harrison filed to run for reelection in House District 10 and announced that Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed him in his campaign.Additionally, Harrison has been backed by conservative leaders like Sen.
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 13:29
1ST FERRIS HOLIDAY MARKET IS SATURDAY, DEC. 9
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FERRIS – Everyone loves the holidays.Even more so when the holiday includes attending events where you can enjoy a toy drive, a car/bike show, good food and plenty of shopping. The first annual Ferris Holiday Market offers all that and more this year at the Ferris Junior High School, 1002 E.
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 13:14
