18-year-old critical after Friday night hit-&-run
Dallas, TX - What started Friday night went from bad to worse for one young woman. 18-year-old Ann Marie Palao is in critical condition at Dallas Methodist Hospital. Police have not said whether they are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run, but her boyfriend, Jorge Villegas says he watched it all happen in horror.
Todd Alexander named new Waxahachie head football coach
- Written by Travis M. Smith Travis M. Smith
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 01 April 2018 01 April 2018
Waxahachie, TX - For over two decades, Todd Alexander has paid his dues with the Waxahachie Indian football program. He has passed out cleats to junior high student-athletes during the sweltering summer heat, led potent offenses under the Friday night lights and,
Ellis County leaders identify shortfalls, develop action plan to address school safety
Ellis County - School district and law enforcement officials have exhausted discussions that surround potential safety measures related to school shootings or safety. Authorities have targeted three critical areas of concern and, following a joint meeting March 27, are ready to develop action plans to address the points.
Lancaster ISD Pre-K Program
- Written by Lancaster ISD Lancaster ISD
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Lancaster, TX - The district offers Pre-Kindergarten classes for both three and four year old children and also has the highest rate of enrollment in the Dallas County area.
$1.1 million and counting: Red Oak ISD Education Foundation awards over $80,000 in grants
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Red Oak, - TX During the March meeting of the Red Oak ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the Red Oak Education Foundation presented a check of $80,287.91 to be distributed to teachers at every school in the district.
Midlothian, Ellis County seeing a growth in number of small businesses
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Midlothian, TX - Small business employment is on the rise in Midlothian and across Ellis County. And so are small business loans. Larry Barnett, Midlothian Economic Development President, recognizes the small-business growth throughout the Midlothian community.
T.D. Jakes Apologizes After Potter’s House Volunteer Is Cuffed In Church
- Written by Defender News Service Defender News Service
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Ft. Worth, TX - In video that has been viewed more than 3 million times, a young volunteer at Potter’s House Fort Worth church filmed herself being assaulted by a church security guard and handcuffed by police during service on Sunday in a dispute about her appearing on the church stage.
Oldest resident at Midlothian Health Care Center celebrates 103 birthday
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Midlothian, TX - Last Saturday, Faye Stoval celebrated her 103rd birthday at Midlothian Healthcare Center with family and friends. “We had the biggest party you’ve ever seen, and we just had a ball and a big ol’ pretty cake, drinks and had fun,” gleamed Stoval, who is the oldest resident.
Thieves remain at-large after installing card skimmers at Valero in Waxahachie
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A group of high-tech thieves has targeted customers at one downtown gas station. Waxahachie Police detectives were first notified March 1 of suspicious credit and debit card activity at the Valero gas station located in the 100 block of S. Elm Street.
Four Students Recognized as National Hispanic Scholars
- Written by Duncanville ISD Duncanville ISD
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 31 March 2018 31 March 2018
Duncanville, TX - Four Duncanville High School juniors recently earned prestigious national recognition. Jacob Hernandez, Gilberto Hernandez, Melanie Hernandez and Chase Anderson were announced as National Hispanic Scholars.
La Quinta Del Sol to break ground in Red Oak; expected completion in 2019
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Category: Business Business
- Published: 30 March 2018 30 March 2018
Red Oak, TX - Ellis County visitors and business professionals will soon have another option for a good night of rest, as La Quinta’s new hotel model, The Del Sol, plans to break ground in Red Oak over the next two weeks.
Tomi Lahren's gun-friendly leggings were made by a Dallas entrepreneur
Dallas, TX - Conservative pundit Tomi Lahren made a viral fashion statement last weekend, sporting athletic wear with a built-in holster. The leggings were the idea of Dallas native Amy Robbins. Lahren's Instagram post shows her wearing a pair of leggings with a gun tucked into the front pocket.
