BY RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
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ALMA
Alma will hold a toy drive on Dec. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Alma City Hall, 104 Interurban Road. There will be photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause as well as photos sitting on a Texas Longhorn at the event and a bounce house, Christmas lights display, food and music.
ENNIS
The Ennis Pumpkin Patch and Hay Maze is open as of this week. You can enjoy them all month long in addition to these events:
Oct. 18 – Live Music with Neon Prophets
Oct. 25–26 – Autumn Daze Festival
Oct. 30–Nov. 1 – Haunted Hay Maze
The Pumpkin Patch & Hay Maze hours are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 7 p.m,
For more info, visit www.visitennistexas.com/ennis-autumn-daze
FERRIS
This past week, Ferris held its annual Fallen Officer’s Memorial Ceremony downtown. Fallen officers Harry “Marty” Steinfeldt III and Constable Ben Wicker were remembered during the memorial service.
GLENN HEIGHTS
Hilco will be performing system upgrades that will require planned power outages in certain areas of Glenn Heights on Mon., Oct. 21 and Tues., Oct. 22. The city has advised residents they might see Hilco, Axis Power and Trinity trucks throughout the areas. A reminder to the city to have pets inside and gates unlocked during the scheduled outage times in order to help crews safely access equipment. For any questions call Hilco at (800) 338-6425.
GRAND PRAIRIE
Grand Prairie is having its first-ever Baywash Haunted Car Wash. Said to be a spine-chilling drive-through adventure filled with eerie effects, creepy surprises, and haunting fun – all from the safety of your car. Oct. 24 and 25, starting at 7 p.m. at Baywash Car Wash, 1110 Arkansas Ln. Admission is $25 per car.
ITALY
Italy’s Annual Main Street Market and Community Wide Garage Sale will be Sat., Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be more than a dozen garage sales scattered around the town and booths set up in the pavilion downtown.
MAYPEARL
Maypearl will have its Toys for Tots toy drive now through Dec. 1st. You can bring new, unwrapped toys to City Hall at 104 E Second Street.
MIDLOTHIAN
Midlothian’s Heritage Day will be Sat., Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Midlothian.
MILFORD
The Milford Public Works Department and Road Ranger are hosting Halloween Movie Night on Sat. Oct. 18. The movie, “Hotel Transylvania” and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will begin at 6 p.m. at Milford City Park with hot dogs, chips, drinks and popcorn provided.
OAK LEAF
Oak Leaf will hold its Fall Cleanup on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon. The city did not indicate where the event will be held – call city hall for more details.
OVILLA
Ovilla held its city council meeting on Tues., Oct. 14 with an item to discuss designating the Ovilla Garden Club as a recognized Community Partner Organization of the city.
PALMER
Palmer is continuing its upgrades on the city baseball field and the sprinkler system has now been repaired. Additionally, dirt was donated by the Palmer Municipal Development District to improve field conditions.
RED OAK
The Association of School Business Officials International announced Red Oak Independent School District earned the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the fiscal year 2025–2026.
WAXAHACHIE
Waxahachie’s country celebration — Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival is Sat. Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. downtown and admission is free.
Visit www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2025/crossroads-of-texas-country-festival2 for more details.
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