Hopping into the spring season
Staff report Less than five minutes was the time it took to pick up 40,000 candy- and toy-filled plastic eggs at last Saturday’s annual Community… Login to continue reading Login…
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Kachina Prairie guided wildflower and nature walks
Staff report The Indian Trail Master Naturalists will host guided walks with Master Naturalists at Kachina Prairie concurrent with the Bluebonnet Festival in Ennis. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Serenity Veterans Village seeks funds for next tiny home
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Serenity Veterans Village, a nonprofit based in Palmer that provides emergency and transitional housing for homeless veterans, is seeking donations for its… Login to continue reading Login…
P&Z OKs Shady Grove project
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryoad.com A planned development for mixed use along U.S. Highway 287 was approved unanimously by the Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission at last… Login to continue reading Login…
SBA drought loans available to small businesses
Staff report Small nonfarm businesses in 139 Texas counties, including Ellis County, are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the… Login to continue reading Login…
Fire department visits local veteran
Staff report Mr. Bill Willis had an emotional and exciting day recently. In March, many people arrived at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian, his senior living… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis County Homeless Coalition provides updates on services
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com During the Ellis County Homeless Coalition’s annual luncheon Thursday the nonprofit’s leaders provided an update on the work that it’s doing. Kim… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis commissioners oppose MUDs
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Ellis County Commissioners made good on their intention to oppose all municipal utility districts in the county, adopting a resolution to that… Login to continue reading Login…
NARFE chapter to hear from WISD superintendent April 11
Staff report The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 11 from 11 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
Meeting water needs during a weather disaster
Danae Hicks Texas A&M AgriLife Last week we kicked off a series about preparing for severe weather and how to keep food safety in mind… Login to continue reading Login…