News
FERRIS – Last week, the OurCalling faith-based non-profit development broke ground in Ellis County for Phase 1 of a project that has been in the works for several years at 231 Wickliffe Road.
By STAFF REPORT
WAXAHACHIE – The Flock Safety automatic license plate reader has made its way to Ellis County and was approved in a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Louis Ponder, pct.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Ellis County – On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
By STAFF REPORT
Sports
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Avalon vs Walnut Springs at Walnut Springs, 7:30 p.m.
Ennis vs Crandall at Crandall, 7 p.m.
Ferris vs Canton at home, 7 p.m.
RED OAK – Coming off a close win over Joshua, the Red Oak Hawks (4-3, 2-1) rolled over the Yellowjackets (0-8, 0-4) from Cleburne on Homecoming night.
By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
AVALON – Avalon coasted by the Milford Bulldogs at home Friday night to the tune of 64-14, keeping their perfect season alive.
By STAFF REPORT
Opinion
One of the essential attributes of a nation is its ability to define itself.
A nation should be able to say with certainty – and determine – who is allowed in and who is not.
By BROOKE LESLIE ROLLINS
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: HAARP, weather modification, lithium in the hills, and the DOD’s new directive
It was suggested I discuss HAARP and weather manipulation.
There certainly has been a lot of weather lately, in the United States and around the world.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Lifestyle
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
Door County (www.co.door.wi.gov) in Wisconsin is located on the peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and a popular destination winter or su
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer & GUILLAUME de VAUDREY
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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