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Medicare 101 seminar at Red Oak library canceled

The Red Oak Public Library has canceled its Medicare 101 seminar that had been scheduled for September 18.

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SPORTSWaxahachie

Waxahachie JV volleyball plays at North Crowley High School Sept. 15

Waxahachie ISD's girls JV volleyball team plays at North Crowley High School on September 15 at 5:30 p.m., according to Waxahachie ISD Athletics.

Sep 9

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Waxahachie volleyball plays at North Crowley on Sept. 15

Waxahachie High School's girls varsity volleyball team plays at North Crowley High School on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m., according to Waxahachie ISD Athletics.

Sep 9

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Hot, dry weekend forecast for North and Central Texas

The National Weather Service forecasts above-normal heat, dry conditions and isolated storm chances for North and Central Texas this weekend into next week.

Sep 6

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Waxahachie 9th grade volleyball team to play in Wylie tournament

Waxahachie ISD's 9th grade white volleyball team plays in a tournament at Wylie High School on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m., according to Waxahachie ISD Athletics.

Sep 6

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Waxahachie volleyball hosts Mansfield High School

Waxahachie High School's girls varsity volleyball team plays Mansfield High School's Lady Tigers on September 11 at 5:30 p.m., according to Waxahachie ISD Athletics.

Sep 6

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Red Oak library closed Saturday for Founders Day

The Red Oak Public Library will close Sept. 19 so staff can join the city's Founders Day celebration at Watkins Park.

Sep 5

Medicare 101 seminar at Red Oak library canceled

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Waxahachie JV volleyball plays at North Crowley High School Sept. 15

Waxahachie volleyball plays at North Crowley on Sept. 15

Hot, dry weekend forecast for North and Central Texas

Waxahachie 9th grade volleyball team to play in Wylie tournament

Waxahachie volleyball hosts Mansfield High School

Red Oak library closed Saturday for Founders Day

Waxahachie freshman volleyball hosts Mansfield on Sept. 11

Waxahachie freshman volleyball hosts Mansfield on Sept. 11

Waxahachie JV volleyball to host Mansfield on Sept. 11

Midlothian Chamber to host 'A Night United' fundraiser Sept. 17

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Waxahachie varsity tennis defeats North Crowley High 19-0

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Ellis County closes development and engineering offices for the day

Waxahachie JV tennis to play at North Crowley on Sept. 3

Waxahachie lake parks open for Labor Day weekend with new capacity limits

Ellis County salary grievance committee to meet Friday

Commissioners quorum possible at county treasurer's funeral services

Red Oak ISD board to meet Monday

Red Oak ISD's state rating rises to 78

Ellis County approves 2026-2027 employee holiday schedule

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Waxahachie JV volleyball plays at North Crowley High School Sept. 15

Waxahachie volleyball plays at North Crowley on Sept. 15

Hot, dry weekend forecast for North and Central Texas

Waxahachie 9th grade volleyball team to play in Wylie tournament

Waxahachie volleyball hosts Mansfield High School

Red Oak library closed Saturday for Founders Day

Waxahachie freshman volleyball hosts Mansfield on Sept. 11

Waxahachie freshman volleyball hosts Mansfield on Sept. 11

Waxahachie JV volleyball to host Mansfield on Sept. 11

Midlothian Chamber to host 'A Night United' fundraiser Sept. 17

Voter registration deadline is Oct. 5 for November elections

Waxahachie JV cross country to compete at Legacy meet

Waxahachie varsity football plays at Denton Guyer Sept. 10

Ellis County Commissioners Court to gather for treasurer's swearing-in

Heritage of Heroes event featuring Battle of the Bulge veteran canceled

Waxahachie varsity tennis defeats North Crowley High 19-0

Waxahachie volleyball set to face Rockwall in varsity matchup

Ellis County closes development and engineering offices for the day

Waxahachie JV tennis to play at North Crowley on Sept. 3

Waxahachie lake parks open for Labor Day weekend with new capacity limits

Ellis County salary grievance committee to meet Friday

Commissioners quorum possible at county treasurer's funeral services

Red Oak ISD board to meet Monday

Red Oak ISD's state rating rises to 78

Ellis County approves 2026-2027 employee holiday schedule

Midlothian begins FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate process

Welcome to Ellis Crossroads: Local News for Three Growing Cities

Midlothian ISD Bond Projects Move Forward with Roof Work at High School

How to Send Ellis Crossroads a Useful Local Story Tip

What Ellis Crossroads Covers — and What It Leaves Out

A Practical Guide to Road Updates Across the Ellis Crossroads

WISD Readies Students with Operation 1st Day & Clear Bag Policy

Amrize Advances Major Expansion at Midlothian Cement Plant

I-35E and FM 664 Construction Brings Red Oak Detours

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