13 hrs ago | The Ellis County Press Online
IH 35 frontage road permanently converted to one-way in Red Oak
Interstate Highway 35E frontage Roads between Parkerville Road in DeSoto and U.S. 77 south of Red Oak will be permanently converted to one-way operation beginning Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. The change will ... via The Ellis County Press Online
Tuesday May 13 | The Ellis County Press Online
Ferris ISD residents aim for de-annexation
“Ferris will lose $300,000 a year because of the tax cut. It affects everybody”
Residents of Red Oak who reside in the Ferris Independent School District have been attempting to annex themselves into the Red Oak Independent School District. via The Ellis County Press Online
Saturday May 10 | Times Record News
UIL track meet: Thornton earns silver, Chambers grabs bronze
“I guess things didn't go my way, but I came down here and got me a medal”
' No city track athlete had reached the medal stand at Mike A. Myers Stadium in five years. via Times Record News
Saturday May 3 | The Wilson County News
Make every day your masterpiece
“Make everyday your masterpiece!”
May 2, 2008 You're probably reading today's thought toward the end of the day. With most of the day behind you, I can ask you: What kind of day was it? Was it a masterpiece? If it wasn't, then remember this ... via The Wilson County News
Mar 28, 2008 | The Ellis County Press Online
Ex-Wilmer mayor endorses sex offender
Former Wilmer Mayor Linda Root publicly endorsed James Brian Sliter, the registered sex offender whose mayoral campaign drew international media attention. via The Ellis County Press Online
Mar 23, 2008 | Business Wire
Trinity River Authority of Texas: Heavy Rainfall Produces Wastewater Collection Line Over Flows
Heavy rainfall and severe flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 and 19 caused a wastewater over flows from the Trinity River Authority of Texas ' Red Oak Creek Regional Wastewater collection system. via Business Wire
Mar 21, 2008 | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Teen still missing after being swept into Mesquite creek
“At this point, we hope for the best”
A 14-year-old Mesquite boy who disappeared in floodwaters Tuesday was still missing Wednesday morning, but rescuers kept looking for him. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 19, 2008 | KSLA-TV Shreveport
Boy reported missing in Mesquite high water
Searchers in suburban Dallas today looked for a 14-year-old boy reported missing after apparently falling into a flooded creek. via KSLA-TV Shreveport
Mar 10, 2008 | WFAA
Feb 22, 2008 | The Wichita Eagle | Posted by The Wichita Eagle
Twins' candlelight birthday dinner gets snuffed out
Dear Abby: Our granddaughter and her twin brother are turning 13. My husband and I wanted to celebrate this milestone birthday with a candlelight spaghetti dinner at our house that includes their boyfriend/girlfriend.
Our daughter was on board, and the kids were excited. Our daughter's former in-laws, however, threw a fit about the children being 'too young to date.'
Obviously, we'll honor our ex-son-in-law's wishes, but we're terribly disappointed, as are the kids. Since when is dinner at home with your grandparents and your boyfriend and girlfriend considered a date? --CANCELED IN RED OAK, TEXAS Read more









