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WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (March 8 – 14)

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Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:18
Dodson, Brittany, 35, warrant other agency. Lopez, Anthony, 19, unl carrying weapon, poss CS pg 2 <1g. Gray, Bryson, 30, warrant other agency. Woodruff, Gregory, 61, assault family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS (March 15 – 22)

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Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:13
Leyva, Jose,27, poss CS pg 2 >= 1g <4g, unl carrying weapon Riley, Jalayia, 25, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency. Osby, Shadiamond, 24, warrant arrest other agency. Angel Alberto, Miguel, 41, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.
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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: An interdimensional rabbit hole to clarify NASA’s 3I/ATLAS

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Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:05
  We’re going to have a little bit of fun with my Down the Rabbit Hole column this week. Join me in my research into interdimensional travelers; aliens, UFO’s, flying saucers, UAPs – I’ve been in a deep-dive free fall for years. Do not sell yourself short even if you do want to call it all woo woo.
Yellowjacket 2026 seniors are (left to right) Andrea Arrue (17), Jorge Eguiluz (16), Andre Marquez (14), Ramon Garcia (13), Geovanni Rodriguez (11), Daniel Rodriquez-Rivas (10), Abraham Oliva (9), Kaden Gonzalez (3), Qui’Darwin Cotton (2) and Diego Malpica (0). Photo by Lezley Norris.

Yellowjacket 2026 seniors are (left to right) Andrea Arrue (17), Jorge Eguiluz (16), Andre Marquez (14), Ramon Garcia (13), Geovanni Rodriguez (11), Daniel Rodriquez-Rivas (10), Abraham Oliva (9), Kaden Gonzalez (3), Qui’Darwin Cotton (2) and Diego Malpica (0). Photo by Lezley Norris.

Ferris boys’ soccer beats Godley 3-1, advances to 4A Division 2 playoffs

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Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:40
  On Friday, March 13, Ferris took on the Godley Wildcats. The Yellowjackets, riding a four-game winning streak, got scores from Ian Rivas, Kaden Gonzalez, and Daniel Rodriguez-Rivas to beat Godley 3-1 and advance to the 4A Division 2 playoffs.
Kelton Everett Evans Jr.

Kelton Everett Evans Jr.

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 60 years in prison

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:14
  WAXAHACHIE – An Ellis County jury convicted Kelton Everett Evans Jr., 30, of Grand Prairie of Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1-B (Fentanyl) with Intent to Deliver on March 11. Evans was sentenced to 60 years in prison and a fine of $75,000.
Dr. Josh Martin and family. Submitted photo.

Dr. Josh Martin and family. Submitted photo.

Maypearl ISD welcomes new superintendent

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:11
  MAYPEARL – Maypearl ISD recently hired a new superintendent. Pending for any changes, Dr. Josh Martin will be joining the district within the next month. Martin was named the lone finalist for the district superintendent job at a board meeting earlier this week. “In every round of interviews, Dr.
Photo courtesy CareFlite

Photo courtesy CareFlite

Palmer partners with CareFlite

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:07
  PALMER – The City of Palmer has recently partnered with CareFlite and the Caring Heart Membership to offer a program available to all water utility customers.