News
FERRIS – It was a first-of-its-kind when Leaders at Heart Academy recently proposed a pioneering public municipal charter school in Texas.
By STAFF REPORT
MIDLOTHIAN – A Midlothian law enforcement officer who lost his life in the line of duty in October 1987 will have the street, which the new Midlothian Public Safety and Municipal Court facility wil
OVILLA – The Ovilla City Council addressed a discussion only item at this past Tuesday’s City Council meeting regarding the future possibility of creating an ordinance outlawing abortion in Ovilla.
By STAFF REPORT
Sports
The Palmer Bulldogs defeated the Whitney Wildcats 41-32 in a 3A D1 Bi-District game on Thursday, Nov. 14.
The Avalon Eagles lost to the Saint Jo Panthers by a score of 92-67 in a 6-Man 1A D1 Bi-District game on Friday, Nov. 15.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
11-1A/SIX-MAN DIVISION I (Bi-District)
Thursday, Nov. 14
Saint Jo 92, Avalon 67
Opinion
Following four years of Biden-Harris failures, our nation is set to make an incredible comeback with Republican control of the U.S. Senate, the U.S.
By SEN. MARSHA BLACKBURN
This week, we’re going back to Western North Carolina where it seems I often get the news from friends on the ground before mainstream media reports it.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Lifestyle
FAMILY FEATURES – Many people would agree the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year – but also one of the most stressful.
Billings, Montana (www.visitbillings.com) is the largest city in the state.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer & GUILLAUME de VAUDREY
Everyone loves Prague, but visit the entire country before settling for just one city in the Czech Republic.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Obituaries
Teddy J. Collard, born on March 8, 1943, in Alma, TX, to Bertha Mae Griffith and Theodore R. Collard. He passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 20, surrounded by his loving family.
Our beloved Tiffiny Donnom (Hill) Ross Thomas passed away surrounded by family on August 29, 2024, at the age of 53. She was born in Dallas, Texas, on January 17, 1971.
Bettye Bennett Lutrick was greeted by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
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