Red Oak News http://www.topix.com/city/red-oak-tx http://www.topix.com/rss/city/red-oak-tx.xml Local news for Red Oak, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web. en-us Copyright 2008, Topix Topix http://www.topix.com/ http://www.topix.com/pics/topix_homepage_logo2.png Ticket turbulence http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/11/ticket-turbulence?fromrss=1 "They said, 'We're so sorry, we're here to serve you, the citizens. We're here to serve y'all and we're here to keep you safe,' "

Brenda Hallabough said proceeds from her garage sale this weekend will go toward paying a $103 parking ticket - instead of a holiday trip with a family to visit relatives in Colorado as she had planned. via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:42:03 GMT 071111SKCAD5 0 32.522223 -96.793974 New office opens for vets http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/11/new-office-opens-for-vets?fromrss=1 "As of Sept. 31, 2006, there were 10,404 veterans in Ellis County"

A number of officials were on hand for the grand opening of a new veterans services office in Midlothian, located at 1150 N. U.S. Highway 67. via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:09:38 GMT 071103OTFK83 0 32.522223 -96.793974 Two-car collision in Red Oak http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/11/two-car-collision-in-red-oak?fromrss=1 "It looks as if the driver of the Chevy Astro van struck the driver of the Dodge Grand Caravan as it was attempting to enter onto the entrance ramp"

The Red Oak Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday evening, about 613 feet north of the Red Oak Road overpass off of Interstate 35E. via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:24:11 GMT 071101V9HA0K 1 32.522223 -96.793974 Residents take stand against illegal dumping in neighborhood http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/10/residents-take-stand-against-illegal-dumping-in-neighborhood?fromrss=1 "I started walking down this road about four years ago"

Patricia Greenwood's greatest concern when walking down Oglesby Road every morning with her dogs is not whether she will run out of breath, but rather how long she will have to hold it this time. via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:51:25 GMT 07103191PN2K 0 32.522223 -96.793974 Car thief wrecks out http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/10/car-thief-wrecks-out?fromrss=1 "I was going east on West Main toward town and I saw the whole thing in my rear view mirror."

From WDL STAFF REPORTS A male suspect is in custody this morning after leading police on a chase from Red Oak. via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:10:03 GMT 071026V1AV25 0 32.522223 -96.793974 What to do this weekend http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/10/what-to-do-this-weekend?fromrss=1 "An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended."

Fall festival at First Christian Day School First Christian Day School will hold a fall festival from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:55:30 GMT 071026D8CHHD 0 32.522223 -96.793974 Chick-fil-A issues United Way challenge http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/10/chick-fil-a-issues-united-way-challenge?fromrss=1 "What a great way to help bring recognition to the 2008 campaign and besides that, who doesn't love Chick-fil-A? "We hope that more restaurants in West Ellis County will follow suit and help us bring the campaign to a new level of awareness"

During the month of October, the United Way of West Ellis County will partner with Chick-fil-A of Waxahachie for the "Chick-fil-A Challenge." Throughout the month, Chick-fil-A will encourage its patrons to ... via Waxahachie Daily Light

]]> Waxahachie Daily Light Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:47 GMT 071002TGL9FF 0 32.522223 -96.793974 Circus coming to Red Oak http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/09/circus-coming-to-red-oak?fromrss=1 A real, old-fashioned circus, under the big top, complete with elephants, lions, tigers, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, clowns and more will be in Red Oak on Friday, Oct. via The Ellis County Press Online

]]> The Ellis County Press Online Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:28:39 GMT 070929TDVE7S 0 32.522223 -96.793974 Ovilla heritage http://www.topix.net/city/red-oak-tx/2007/09/ovilla-heritage?fromrss=1 "This is just a fun event that our family and everyone else have enjoyed. It's a beautiful day with wonderful weather."

Residents gathered at the city's ballpark Saturday to celebrate the city's 22nd annual Heritage Day. via Waxahachie Daily Light

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