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An early morning accident in the 1400 block of North IH-35E claimed the life of an unidentified 26-year-old Wilmer man. Image courtesy DeSoto Police Department.

An early morning accident in the 1400 block of North IH-35E claimed the life of an unidentified 26-year-old Wilmer man. Image courtesy DeSoto Police Department.

Fatal traffic crash kills Wilmer man

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:51
WILMER – A 26-year-old Wilmer man died in a fatal traffic crash this past weekend.The incident occurred Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of North IH-35E.The accident resulted in the closure of the IH-35E southbound lanes for several hours.The incident began with a single-vehicle...
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Submitted photo

ROISD to host Grand Opening for Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School

BETH TRIMBLE / Chief Communications Officer
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:47
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD is excited to announce the public grand opening of its newest campus, Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School, on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The school is located at 340 Westmoreland Rd. in Ovilla.“We are ecstatic about our beautiful campus nearing completion and want to show off...
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Image courtesy Facebook

Dessert competition slated for Nov. 22

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:44
ELLIS COUNTY – Just in time for the holidays, put on your apron and mix up your favorite dessert.The International Dessert Competition on Nov. 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Midway Airport in Midlothian will be a time residents can bring their favorite desserts from around the world and see how it...

Investigation underway in child burn incident

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:39
ELLIS COUNTY – A two-year-old boy fell into a burn pit last Thursday, Nov. 6 in Ellis County.The Ellis County Fire Marshall said the incident resulted in the child receiving severe burn injuries.“In the course of rescuing her son, the mother also sustained significant burn injuries,” the Fire...
Red Oak running back Renard Thomas (4) got the Hawks and fans excited on the 4th quarter long TD run getting the Hawks to within 5-points. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak running back Renard Thomas (4) got the Hawks and fans excited on the 4th quarter long TD run getting the Hawks to within 5-points. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

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Tyler knocks Red Oak out of playoffs, 45-33

STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:20
RED OAK – The Red Oak Hawks needed a win to seal up 3rd place in the district and move into the playoffs.