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Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton (10) had 15 carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton (10) had 15 carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Red Oak beats Burleson Centennial, 35-24

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:26

WEEK 9 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 23 & 24, 2025)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:24
THURSDAY, OCT. 23Ennis 42, Crandall 35Ferris 15, Canton 58Life School 0, Alvarado 72Midlothian Heritage 52, Mesquite Poteet 20Ovilla Christian 0, Prestonwood North 46Palmer 42, Dallas Life Oak Cliff 21Red Oak 35, Burleson Centennial 24Waxahachie 49, Dallas Skyline 0 FRIDAY, OCT.
Doug Hunt in DeSoto with Mayor Rachel Proctor. Submitted photo.

Doug Hunt in DeSoto with Mayor Rachel Proctor. Submitted photo.

Ovilla’s Doug Hunt honored in DeSoto, Red Oak

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:16
 OVILLA – Ovilla City Councilmember and Access Storage owner Doug Hunt stepped out of his own city last week and was honored not once, but twice in one evening.Hunt was recognized in DeSoto as a DeSoto Community Champion for his continued partnership and steadfast support of the City.
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PET TALK: Happy Halloween Pet Parents!

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:12
 This is the time we completely mortify our dogs and cats while we snap, squeeze, tie, and Velcro the adorable costumes on and torture them for our family picture album. As seen in this week’s Pet of the Week, Frodo is wearing his dragon Halloween costume!
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Balance your left and right brain with tools that inspire learning

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:54
STATEPOINT – Whether you’re still a student or long past your school years, making learning a hobby outside the classroom can keep you sharp, particularly if you pair activities that involve logic, analysis and facts with those that involve creativity, imagination and intuition.
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 30, 2025)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:50
 The Ferris Public Library is proud to serve as an early voting location for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of the convenience of early voting on Thursday, Oct. 30, and Friday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:48
Gonzalez, Vicente, 58, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Lott, Christopher, 40, continuous violence against the family Felony 3, viol bond/protective order.Scott, Jaelun, 26, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.

WILMER ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:46
Contreras, Renee, 32, criminal trespass, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Mendez, Eden, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Caro, Erica, 36, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.King, Jeremy, 28, warrant arrest other agency.Hyder-McKinney, Anthony, 25, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 101

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:41
 I opened the door of the Nova for Corrina as I had done a hundred times that summer. She didn’t get in, though. She stood there with me in the door. I looked back once more. The graveyard was now quiet; even the workers slowly lowering Mama to the ground worked in silence.