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Summer vacation countdown is nearly over for Ellis County students, with the county’s 10 independent school s beginning the 2026–27 school year over a three-day period beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11.Italy ISD and Palmer ISD will be the first Ellis County s to open their doors on Aug.
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Different uniforms, one community. Jada of Texas Faces Track Club (left) and India Robinson of Waxahachie Wings share a moment on their road to nationals. Submitted Photo
Wilmer’s E-911 Telecommunicator Kimberly Hall and the responding members of the Wilmer Fire Department; Bryce Cook, Bryan Turner, and Preston Driggars were honored in July at the Wilmer City Council meeting with the Meritorious Conduct Award Submitted Photo
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Yellowjacket 2026 seniors are (left to right) Andrea Arrue (17), Jorge Eguiluz (16), Andre Marquez (14), Ramon Garcia (13), Geovanni Rodriguez (11), Daniel Rodriquez-Rivas (10), Abraham Oliva (9), Kaden Gonzalez (3), Qui’Darwin Cotton (2) and Diego Malpica (0). Photo by Lezley Norris.
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Yardbird’s exterior. Submitted photo.
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