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Rodney Allen Williams

WAXAHACIE – Rodney Allen Williams, 49, of Waxahachie, was convicted of one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts on indecency with a child after a jury trial.

Amari Nevaiah Wise

RED OAK – Last Wednesday, April 24 at 5:54 p.m., Red Oak Police were called to a shooting at the Red Oak Town Village apartments in the 200 block of S. Ryan Drive. 

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ELLIS COUNTY – Official election day is Saturday, May 4.

State law requires acceptable credentials for voting in person. 

Sports

On a pass from quarterback Chris Martinez, wide receiver Brayden Robinson (2) splits the Bearcats defenders on his way to the endzone.

The Red Oak Hawks historic 2023 season and playoff run came to an end at Choctaw Stadium on Friday, Nov.

Brayden Robinson (2) had multiple catches in the game, but this one – leaping high into the air for the catch, avoiding the hit and tackle, then racing down the sideline for a touchdown – was spectacular.

RED OAK – Quarterback Chris Martinez produced 376 yards of offense and three touchdowns in Red Oak’s 35-32 bi-district win over Burleson Centennial at Billy Goodloe stadium.

Hawks Head Football Coach Melvin Robinson holds up the District 4-5A I Championship trophy after the Hawks 21-7 win over Midlothian.

RED OAK – Four-star sophomore wide receiver Brayden Robinson returned to the Hawks lineup after an early season injury and caught a touchdown pass on the Hawks first drive.

Opinion

In the 1992 presidential race, James Carville, the political strategist for Democratic Party nominee Bill Clinton, coined the immortal phrase, “It’s the Economy, Stupid” in response to media questi

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My musings this week have a strange whiff of what I’ve been hearing people call totalitarianism right here in the United States.

I still think there is hope. 

Lifestyle

Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa

FAMILY FEATURES – Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world.

A pool with a view at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa

My first trip to Mexico years ago even before I was a travel writer was to Puerto Vallarta. 

Obituaries

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Charles Earl Knox III, 80-years-old, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, peacefully at his home in Palmer, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. 

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Douglas Eugene “Bubbles” Hampton, age 73, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at his home in Texas after a lengthy illness.

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Gerald Wayne Swedensky, 88, of Mansfield, Texas passed on Jan. 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

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