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Disaster tax relief extension looms close

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 17:15
It’s not too late to file your tax return this year – that is, if you live in any areas granted extensions due to the impact of natural disasters last year. Nov. 1 is looming close for many, there’s still some time to file them.

Admiral Nimitz Foundation announces CEO retirement

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 17:11
FREDERICKSBURG – The Admiral Nimitz Foundation announced the retirement of President & CEO Michael W. Hagee and the appointment of Steven L. Salazar, currently of San Antonio, as its new chief executive.

Autumn member show set for Nov. 9

Ellis123
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 17:05
WAXAHACHIE – Artwork from artists from all over Ellis County will be on display at The Hamilton at Garden Valley in Waxahachie Nov. 9.The public is encouraged to attend.The Autumn Member Show will be from 1-5 p.m., and the art will be for sale.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Waxahachie FFA participates State Fair’s Ag Awareness Day

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:49
DALLAS – Waxahachie FFA participated in the State Fair’s Ag Awareness Day and donated over 280 canned food items to support the North Texas Food Bank, aligning with the FFA’s and Fair’s mission of agriculture, education, and community involvement.
Photo courtesy Red Oak ISD

Photo courtesy Red Oak ISD

Ray Hunnicutt selected as 2024 Distinguished ROHS Alumni

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 16:00
RED OAK – Since 2004, the Red Oak High School Alumni Association has selected and celebrated a Distinguished Alumni. This year’s recipient is Raymond Hunnicutt, the 1990 Red Oak HS Salutatorian and a career NASA aerospace engineer.Mr.

Waxahachie officer involved shooting investigated

Ellis123
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:10
WAXAHACHIE – A disturbance call last week in Waxahachie escalated into an officer involved shooting now being investigated by the Texas Rangers.According to reports, the Waxahachie Police Department responded to a “disturbance” call on West Jefferson Street  on Sunday, Oct.

Ellis County commissioners lift burn ban

Ellis123
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:04
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell reported to county commissioners earlier this month recommending the county’s burn ban be lifted.  Birdwell referred to the Keetch-Byrum Drought Index, which is an index used to determine forest fire potential.
Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus hosted the North Texas Weld Wars on Friday, Oct. 11, in Red Oak.

Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus hosted the North Texas Weld Wars on Friday, Oct. 11, in Red Oak.

TSTC hosts North Texas Weld Wars

Ellis123
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 18:01
RED OAK - Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus hosted more than 160 high school welding students for the North Texas Weld Wars on Friday, Oct. 11, in Red Oak.

Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce boasts new name and brand look

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 16:15
ENNIS – The Ennis Chamber of Commerce board of directors and staff have completed a rebranding initiative that culminated in a new, updated logo and the addition of “Greater” in its name to reflect the growth and power of the Greater Ennis business community.