News
WAXAHACHIE — An Ellis County detention officer died after being assaulted by an inmate at the county jail Monday, officials announced Tuesday.
By STAFF REPORT
A 10,000 sg. ft. mansion at 430 Chaparral, southeast of Ferris, burned to the ground on Thursday, Dec. 5, at around 4 a.m.
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WILMER – Last week with the leasing of over 1 million square-feet in the City of Wilmer’s 252-acre Southpark Logistics Park, Korean conglomerate CJ Logistics America officially accomplished the log
By STAFF REPORT
Sports
MIDLOTHIAN – Witnessing this much talent in one gym just doesn’t happen very often – if at all.
By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
7-5A DIVISION I (Regional)
Midlothian 35, Frisco Lone Star 39
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
5-3A DIVISION I (Area)
Malakoff 70, Maypearl 7
6-3A DIVISION I (Area)
Winnsboro 48, Palmer 7
Opinion
The late Richard J. Daley famously declared that “we as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone.”
By JONATHAN TURLEY
I did not plan to talk about the drones that have been popping up all over the United States the last few weeks.
By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Lifestyle
STATEPOINT – Planning to host a holiday feast but worried about accommodating different dietary needs? Gone are the days of serving bland alternatives or making multiple separate meals.
Add colorful flair to your holiday décor and gift-giving by including a few unique holiday plants.
By MELINDA MYERS
CULINARY.NET – No matter what your main course looks like at the holidays, this Asparagus with Cranberry Sauce offers a sweet yet savory complement.
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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