Donation helps provide free mammograms
Colleen Manders doesn’t mess around when it comes to competing for a good cause. That explains the 22 pounds of butter she bought for a bake sale in October.
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County court amends growth regulations
Mobile home parks, RV parks, multitenant developments face new rules Mobile home parks, RV parks and multifamily housing outside of cities in Ellis County will soon have new requirements for developers to adhere to. The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court approved amendments to the county’s quality growth initiatives, adding new requirements and definitions during a quick regular biweekly meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Harrison co-sponsors bill to ban COVID vaccine mandates
On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott joined 20 other governors in demanding that “the federal government end COVID vaccine mandates for the U.S. Military.” He also said he expects “legislation this session to ban any COVID vaccine mandate in Texas.”
Local young woman earns Eagle Scout
What do film producer Steven Spielberg, astronaut Neil Armstrong, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and San Diego Chargers linebacker Manti Te’o have in common? Each one attained the rank of Eagle Scout as a young man, an honor earned by only 4 percent of Scouts. Those numbers began to include young women in 2019 when the Scouting program was opened to girls aged 11-17.
NARFE to meet Dec. 13 in Ennis
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting at Bubba’s BBQ in Ennis on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m.
Study: ESDs more cost effective than cities
A new report from noted economist Dr. Ray Perryman finds that across Texas, Emergency Services Districts are more cost effective than municipalities in delivering emergency services.
Christmas activities bring home the holiday magic
The City of Midlothian kicked off the holiday season last week with a trio of activities held downtown. Beginning with the traditional tree-lighting ceremony, which culminated with guests of honor, Meagan, Maverick, and Riggins White pulling the lever that gave way to a spectacular light show to unveil the city’s brand-new Christmas tree.
Texas History Minute: A Texan’s role in the U.S. transformation
The 20th century transformed the United States from a moderate power only loosely involved in world affairs into a superpower where most questions of foreign relations revolved around American goals and intentions.