WILMER SETS DATE FOR FALL FESTIVAL

WILMER – The City of Wilmer has set its date for this year’s Fall Festival.With a successful Taste of Pioneer Days last month now on the books for 2021, the city has designated Oct. 29 as the Fall Festival date to be held at City Hall Square from 6 to 8 p.m.

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

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.

WHERE YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THIS WEEK (October 15, 2021)

Ennis vs CrandallFriday, October 15 at home, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs GodleyFriday, October 15 at Godley, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs KerensFriday, October 15 at home, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Midlothian HeritageFriday, October 15 at Heritage, 7:30 p.m.

Panthers grab 4 turnovers, outlast Hawks 48-21

RED OAK – Colleyville Heritage (3-0, 5-1) quarterback Weston Smith threw for 240 yards and two scores to outlast Red Oak 48-21 in a District 4-5A matchup at Billy Goodloe Stadium.The Hawks (1-3, 1-5) came out hot, forcing a three and out on the first drive.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 7: Alvarado 35, Life Waxahachie 14

Kameron Webb rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns to lead Alvarado past Life Waxahachie.Jaden Bridgewater added 114 yards and the game’s first score as Alvarado controlled the ball on the ground, producing 332 yards on 47 rushing plays.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 7: Cedar Hill 14, Waxahachie 10

CEDAR HILL — The rare sight of seeing no points on the Cedar Hill side of the scoreboard for almost three entire quarters could have been discouraging for a lesser team.But quarterback Cedric Harden Jr.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 7: Colleyville Heritage 48, Red Oak 21

RED OAK — Colleyville Heritage (5-1, 3-0 in 4-5A) quarterback Weston Smith threw for 240 yards and two scores to outlast Red Oak.Heritage wide receiver Hogan Wasson had 111 yards and a score. Heritage forced four turnovers.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 7: Ennis 42, North Forney 13

FORNEY — Senior Devion Beasley had three touchdowns to lead Ennis over North Forney in District 8-5A Division II at CityBank Stadium.Beasley scored two rushing touchdowns and scored on a blocked punt return. Jackson Gilkey connected with T.T.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 7: Midlothian 29, Burleson Centennial 7

MIDLOTHIAN — Midlothian running back De’ago Benson ran for 157 yards and a touchdown and added a receiving touchdown.Midlothian (3-3, 2-1, in 4-5A) running back Kaden Smith scored on an 8-yard touchdown run on the first drive.

TASTE: FAMILY FOOD THAT FITS YOUR FALL SCHEDULE

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN MUSHROOM SAUCEServings: 4When you are hungry and searching for something filling, juicy and rich, turning to your pantry for on-hand ingredients can make dinner a breeze.