RED OAK ARRESTS: August 21 – 28

Mendoza, Justin, 17, theft of prop >=$100<$750.Kemp, Marcinno, 35, theft of prop>=$100<$750.Ruiz, Ricardo, 27, poss marij < 2oz, state registration law, possession of drug paraphernalia, prohibited glass coating, DWLI.

WIN YOUR TAILGATE WITH MVP-LEVEL APPETIZERS

FAMILY FEATURES – Before the end zone dances and sideline celebrations, settling in for a winning game day experience starts with delicious foods.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2023)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AVALON vs Coolidge at home, 7 p.m.RED OAK vs Lake Belton at Belton, 7 p.m.   FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 ENNIS vs Colleyville Heritage at Heritage, 7 p.m.FERRIS vs Life School Waxahachie at Life School, 7 p.m.ITALY vs Mart at home, 7:30 p.m.LIFE SCHOOL vs Ferris at home, 7 p.m.

WEEK 2: Midlothian 32, Ennis 17

MIDLOTHIAN  –  Midlothian quarterback Drew Wendel threw for two touchdowns to lead Midlothian over Ennis at MISD stadium.Midlothian’s Micheal Garber rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown, and Bryant Wesco caught seven passes from Wendel for 74 yards and two touchdowns.

WEEK 2: Midlothian Heritage 63, Cleburne 7

MIDLOTHIAN – Stetson Stratt’s three first-half touchdowns anchored Midlothian Heritage’s victory. Saratt finished the game with 143 receiving yards with two receiving scores and added a two-yard rushing score in the winning effort as Heritage improved to 2-0.

WEEK 2: Red Oak 28, Arlington Seguin 0

RED OAK – Reggie Moody passed for 199 yards and two touchdowns to lead Red Oak over Arlington Seguin (1-1) at Billy Goodloe Stadium.Brayden Robinson contributed four receptions for 134 receiving yards for Red Oak, including a 73-yard touchdown reception from Moody.

WEEK 2: Waxahachie 14, Arlington Lamar 6

ARLINGTON – Quarterback Ramon McKinney Jr. rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns as Waxahachie outlasted Arlington Lamar at Cravens Field.All the scoring came in the second quarter.

WEEK 2: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2023)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1Bynum 50, Avalon 0Sanger 33, Ferris 27Chilton 20, Italy 14Athens 49, Life School 28Maypearl 62, Eustace 7Aquilla 94 , Milford 66Ovilla Christian 71, Greenville Christian 26Palmer 43, Grand Saline 19  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2Wilmer Hutchins 33, Southwest 28

YOUTH SPORTS: Play-it-safe tips to protect young athletes’ feet and ankles

STATEPOINT – In today’s competitive youth sports landscape, injuries are common, and when they do occur, young athletes are often pressured to play through the pain.

Ferris lowers property tax rate

FERRIS – City of Ferris staff met with city leaders earlier this week to discuss lowering the tax burden for residents in the city.