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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.
Sgt. Abe Partington (L), Cpl. Danny Knight (R).

Sgt. Abe Partington (L), Cpl. Danny Knight (R).

Waxahachie police officers promoted

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Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:15
WAXAHACHIE – A socially distanced crowd gathered at the Waxahachie Police Department on Farley Street to witness the promotion of two officers.
Ben Hecht on couch: The great writer Ben Hecht (Edd Spradling) hasn’t read “Gone with the Wind,” which makes his sudden screen writing job in Theatre Rocks production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” a real challenge.

Ben Hecht on couch: The great writer Ben Hecht (Edd Spradling) hasn’t read “Gone with the Wind,” which makes his sudden screen writing job in Theatre Rocks production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” a real challenge.

A funny peek at the making of ‘Gone with the Wind’

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Wed, 10/13/2021 - 15:04
ENNIS – A little bit of film history here, a little bit of farcical embellishment there, and a whole lot of laughs are what audiences can expect from the Theatre Rocks! production of “Moonlight and Magnolias,” which opens Friday.In Ron Hutchinson’s script, legendary film producer David O.

Prayer week recognized

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Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:42
Ellis County Commissioners’ Court issued a proclamation last week recognizing Prayer Week.The week ended with a ceremony held at the Waxahachie Lumpkins Stadium this past Sunday.
For fiscal year 2022, each road & bridge precinct received a revenue allocation of $848,295 from the General Fund.

For fiscal year 2022, each road & bridge precinct received a revenue allocation of $848,295 from the General Fund.

Ellis County allocates money for road repairs

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:44
ELLIS COUNTY – If you’re like me, you are over all the roadwork in Ellis County.However, roadwork means better roads and less damage to vehicles –  and that’s a good thing.
Brian Harrison

Brian Harrison

Harrison wins HD-10 runoff

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 15:43
Midlothian – State Representative-Elect Brian Harrison won the HD-10 Runoff Election by more than 10 points, receiving 55.