November 2022

Panthers find late ‘O’ to edge Ellison

KILLEEN — For a while at Leo Buckley Stadium, things were very tight between Midlothian and Killeen Ellison, and it looked possible that an already-jumbled District 4-5A (Division I) picture could become even more complex. But Panther senior De’ago Benson and his teammates on the other side of the football took charge in the second half, and the Class 5A Division I No.

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A feast for those in need

In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), Manna House of Ellis County participated in the “Feed the Need” food drive during the 2022 State Fair of Texas. Every Wednesday during the State Fair of Texas, fairgoers could gain entrance to the fair for only $5 when they donated five canned goods.

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State qualifiers ready for Round Rock

The Ellis County contingent will be larger than usual at the University Interscholastic League state cross country championships this weekend — and the quest for medals will be fierce. A total of seven individual runners will be heading to Round Rock’s Old Settlers Park this weekend for the annual championship event.

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You do make a difference

Do you make a difference in the world? Does anyone care about what you do? Are some people more important than others? We all ask ourselves these questions from time to time. Some people wonder about them more than others.

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Early voting to end; Election Day is Tuesday

The final day of early voting for this coming Tuesday’s general election will be this Friday in Ellis County and across the Lone Star State. The Ellis County Elections Office has announced 31 polling locations for Tuesday’s vote, including eight locations in Waxahachie, five locations each in Midlothian and the Ennis area, three in Red Oak, and two in Ovilla, as well as in multiple other communities.

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