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Photo courtesy Red Oak ISD

Photo courtesy Red Oak ISD

ROISD Bond Election, Pro’s and Con’s

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 15:01
RED OAK – Election signs are everywhere in the city during election season: “vote no” or “vote yes” for the bond election.
Photo courtesy LoopNet

Photo courtesy LoopNet

Snap Fitness shutters doors in Ferris

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 14:48
FERRIS – Ferris resident Terry Murphy thought he was making a good decision – paying $400 in advance – for two memberships for him and a friend at Ferris’ Snap Fitness.
Photo courtesy WFAA Dallas

Photo courtesy WFAA Dallas

Bull kills 68-year-old Ferris man

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 14:16
FERRIS – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened Monday around 2 p.m. in the 200 block of James Road in Ferris. A 911 call came in from a man who said a bull had possibly killed his son.

ENNIS PD WARNS RESIDENTS OF CAR BURGLARIES

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 13:42
ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department is warning residents burglary of motor vehicle crimes are on the rise.There is a team of at least five individuals, working together and targeting the northwest part of Ennis. The hours most of the crimes have been committed appear to be from midnight to 4 a.m.
Rows of classic muscle cars lined up in front of Red Oak Middle School for the ROHS FFA Club’s car show.

Rows of classic muscle cars lined up in front of Red Oak Middle School for the ROHS FFA Club’s car show.

Red Oak FFA hosts car show

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 13:38
RED OAK – On Saturday April 22, the Red Oak High School FFA Club held a fund-raising car show at the Red Oak Middle School parking lot.The club was expecting 30-40 cars to register, but when registration ended around 10 a.m. Saturday morning, the club had registered more than 70 cars and trucks.

Ellis County hires new EM coordinator

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 13:36
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County recently hired a new Emergency Management Coordinator whose first day on the job was last Monday.A Dallas native, Michaela Sandefer’s most recent appointment was serving as the Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Grand Prairie.
Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice

Shrimp Pad Thai with Jasmine Rice

TASTE: Savor spring flavor with fresh seafood recipes

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Wed, 04/26/2023 - 13:29
FAMILY FEATURES – Fresh, flavorful ingredients take springtime meals to another level, and it’s hard to top seafood as a seasonal favorite.Skip the wait at restaurants and instead create your own savory seafood dishes by taking advantage of easy-to-make recipes.