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Texas Country Reporter Bob Phillips signs autographs as he celebrates 25 years of hosting the popular series. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Texas Country Reporter Bob Phillips signs autographs as he celebrates 25 years of hosting the popular series. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Texas Country Reporter celebrates 25 years

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 17:09
WAXAHACHIE – After last year was canceled due to the pandemic, the Texas Country Reporter Festival was back and stronger than ever this year.A beautiful day this past Saturday saw attendance numbers expected to have been as high as 60,000 for the 25th year of the annual event.
Michael Gonzalez / The Texas Tribune

Michael Gonzalez / The Texas Tribune

Census 2020 and the redistricting of Ellis County precincts

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 17:07
ELLIS COUNTY – After the 2020 Census last year it was determined Ellis County had some disparity in its precincts.The census was the fuel that geared the recent redistricting statewide resulting in the redrawing of lines for districts around the state.
Jackie

Jackie

Go Fund Me Page set up for local women in need

Ellis123
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:55
FERRIS – A Go Fund Me Page was recently set up for two local Ferris women who are in need of home repair.Jackie was born in a small east Texas town located on the Louisiana border. She was the final child out of five children born to her parents, Chester and Buella.
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?

Ellis123
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.