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Dequindrick Nelson, 29, of Dallas is in custody at the Ellis County Justice Center after Red Oak police arrested him for the alleged burglary of the Exxon Whistle Stop store at 598 N. State HWY 342. On February 11, 2020 at about 3:13am, Red Oak police received a burglar alarm from the store. When police arrived on the scene, the doors on the west side of the building appeared to have been pried open. Officers entered the building and, after a search of the interior, did not find anyone in the store.

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A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can catch families off guard. When such a diagnosis is made, patients and their families typically have a host of questions, including how far the disease has progressed and what to expect as it advances.

Spinning plates with what appears the greatest of ease, Ennis Mayor Angie Juenemann has seen the fruit of the labors of leadership and vision from decades past, and is witnessing the Bluebonnet City grow through current progress as well as some ch

Forever enjoyed a full-house at Theatre Rocks last weekend. It is slated to resume Feb. 14-15, and 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. nightly and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on the last date.

At Sokol Hall, 2622 E. Hwy 34, the 14th Annual Ennis Czech Musical Festival, popularly called “the Czech Music Fest,” was a hit with locals and many out-of-town guests last Saturday, Feb. 8.

When Richard Rozier registered to run for Ellis County Commissioner last August, he did so believing it was for the Precinct 3 seat that Paul Perry has held for the past two terms. But that has all changed.

Author’s Note: A group of readers participated in a Q&A poll I conducted during the Ennis Czech Music Festival that took place last weekend.

National Polka Festival Weekend draws thousands of visitors each year, everyone eager to sample the traditional food, drink, dance and all the other aspects of Czechoslovakian culture symbolized by the event.