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Waxahachie police recover body from lake

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:58
WAXAHACHIE – Officials with the Waxahachie Police Department identified the body of a drowning victim late last week as 30-year-old Eduardo Hernandez of Midlothian.The drowning occurred Wednesday, Oct.20 at Blue Lake, located behind Home Depot in Waxahachie.
Jackie

Jackie

Go Fund Me Page set up for local women in need

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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.

DINING FOR HEROES AT ENNIS CHILI’S

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:52
Held at Chili’s in Waxahachie last Friday, raised money for the Peace Officers Angel Foundation, a 501c3 organization helping Texas Police Officers facing life-threatening line-of-duty injury.

Red Oak Mayor issues 18th state of emergency order

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:47
RED OAK – Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill recently issued the city’s 18th Supplemental Order, released Oct.13  in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The extension declares a state of emergency in the city of Red Oak.
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?

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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.
Jerome Harris (28) gets upended on this carry late in the 4th quarter.

Jerome Harris (28) gets upended on this carry late in the 4th quarter.

Mansfield Summit shuts down Red Oak 35-2

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:38
MANSFIELD – Mansfield Summit (5-3, District 4-5A Div. I 4-1) defense forced 4 turnovers while not giving up an offensive touchdown and allowed only 209 total yards of offense as they defeated Red Oak 35-2, Friday night at Newsom Stadium.Tavare Smith Jr.

WHERE YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THIS WEEK (OCTOBER 29, 2021)

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:37
Ennis vs Royce CityFriday, October 29 at Royse City, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs VenusFriday, October 29 at Venus, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Cayuga (Senior Night)Friday, October 29 at home, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs BrownwoodFriday, October 29 at Brownwood, 7:30 p.m.