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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (November 20, 2025)
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ALMAAlma’s Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Fill the Boot for Toys for Tots drive with every dollar donated going directly to help children in Ellis County have a brighter holiday season. The event will be Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at I-45 & FM 1183 in Alma.
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:28
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ELLIS COUNTY FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULES (November 21, 2025)
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FRIDAY, NOV. 21Ennis vs Port Neches-Groves at Montgomery ISD Stadium, 7 p.m.Midlothian vs West Mesquite at Mesquite Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.Midlothian Heritage vs Texarkana at Royse City ISD Stadium, 7 p.m.Milford vs Abbott at Abbott Stadium, 7 p.m.Waxahachie vs North Forney at Choctaw Stadium, 7 p.
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:50
Za’ko Davis (8) rushed 8 times for 104 yards and scored three first half touchdowns in Heritage’s win over Dallas Hillcrest. Photo by Fred Phipps.
Midlothian Heritage rolls past Hillcrest 45-7, will next face Texarkana on Friday, November 21
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MIDLOTHIAN – Senior running back Za’ko Davis accounted for three first half touchdowns as Midlothian Heritage rolled past Hillcrest in a Class 5A Division II Region II bi-district game.
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:30
Waxahachie beats Waco Midway 48-16, will play North Forney next
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HEWITT – Sophomore running back Taylen Furlough-Strange rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns, leading Waxahachie to a dominating victory over Waco Midway.Waxahachie (10-1) rushed 42 times for 389 yards and racked up 494 total yards and 21 first downs.Midway (9-2) was held 30.
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:11
Ennis Senior running back Wenderius Jones (5) rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The Lions will next face the Port Neches-Groves Indians at Montgomery ISD Stadium on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Photo by Lezley Norris.
Ennis hammers Dallas Woodrow Wilson, 70-35
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Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:02
ELLIS COUNTY FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCORES (November 13 & 14, 2025)
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THURSDAY, NOV. 13Maypearl 35, Pottsboro 56Midlothian Heritage 45, Hillcrest 7Milford 93, Saint Jo 50FRIDAY, NOV. 14Avalon 60, Union Hill 94Ennis 70, Wilson 35Ferris 15, Krum 42Midlothian 36, East View 16Palmer 42, Grandview 49Waxahachie 48, Midway 16
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:02
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What to consider when choosing a window replacement company
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STATEPOINT – If you’re like most homeowners, window replacement isn’t something that you have tons of experience with. That’s why choosing a company that will do the job right while communicating with you throughout the entire process is just as important as choosing the right windows.
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 18:04
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 20, 2025)
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National Game and Puzzle Week in 2025 is from Nov. 20-26. It is a time to celebrate games and puzzles by enjoying activities like jigsaw puzzles, board games, and word games.
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 18:00
ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (November 11 – 16)
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Hunsuckle, Johnathan, 32, continuous violence against the family Felony 3.Toran, Juan, 32, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:58
WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (November 9 – 15)
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Stevens, Craig, 65, poss CS pg 1 <1gAnderson, Jasmine, 26, unl carrying weapon.McKee, Tara, 47, warrant other agency.Clark, Jacob, 27, interfere w/emergency req for assistance, injury child/elderly/disabled reckless bodily injury.Austin, Xavier, 29, warrant other agency.
Wed, 11/19/2025 - 17:56
