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Gas prices have fallen

Gas prices have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,605 stations.Gas prices in Dallas are 5.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 83.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Another Hatfield joins the clan

Oliver Harrison Hatfield was born Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at 9:18 a.m. at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.    Oliver weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz, and is 21.5 inches long.He is the son of Erik Charles Hatfield and Megan Danielle Hatfield of Denton and the brother of Audrey Grace Hatfield.

WHERE YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THIS WEEK (September 2-3)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Ferris vs BenbrookThursday, September 2 at Benbrook, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Ennis vs Keller Fossil RidgeFriday, September 3 at home (Senior Night), 7:30 p.m. Italy vs ChiltonFriday, September 3 at Chilton, 7:30 p.m.
Red Oak’s La’Kelsey Johnson completed this one-handed catch in the 2nd quarter to help energize the team and set up a touchdown a few plays later.

Red Oak’s La’Kelsey Johnson completed this one-handed catch in the 2nd quarter to help energize the team and set up a touchdown a few plays later.

Red Oak loses 2021 season opener 56-42 to #7 Ennis

ENNIS – The Ennis Lions opened with two quick touchdowns in the 1st quarter, putting the Red Oak Hawks in a big hole against the #7 ranked 5A team in the state.The Hawks defense found itself out of position and chasing plays until midway through the 2nd quarter.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 1: Ferris 58, Maypearl 14

FERRIS – Darrick Willis rushed for 320 yards on the night with four touchdowns for Ferris.Ferris running back Kayden Barnes provided a solid one-two punch for Ferris as he rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns. FS: Darrick Willis 39 run (Reese Francis kick).

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 1: Waxahachie 28, Rowlett 22 (OT)

WAXAHACHIE – Iverson Young ran for 178 yards and a touchdown to help Waxahachie win in overtime.On the first play of overtime, quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. delivered a strike to Keith Abney II to give Waxahachie the lead.