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Lady Bird Johnson’s impact on Texas beauty
The American highway is a unique experience. Americans can travel anywhere at any time connected by a network of tens of thousands of miles of paved highways.
Ellis historians awarded for distinguished service
The Ellis County Historical Commission has received a 2022 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission, a statewide historical preservation program. County Historical Commissions (CHCs) around the state of Texas work under the guidance of the Texas Historical Commission to identify, preserve, and promote historically significant locations, artifacts, and resources within Texas for the educational benefit of future generations.
Midlothian Fire Department incident list
The Midlothian Fire Department responded to the following incidents: Aug. 1 • 609 Whitney Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury • 1624 Greenway Ct, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury • 821 Quint Ct, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury • 8291 Baucum Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional • 2491 Shiloh Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury • 1501 W Main St, Midlothian, TX 76065, assist invalid • 1310 Vista Ridge Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury • 1110 Hill Meadow Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury • 4000 Ovilla Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, motor vehicle accident with no injuries • 3050 FM 1387, Midlothian, TX 76065, power line down Aug.
False claims fuel threats against election workers
A rise in election-related misinformation has led to increased threats and intimidation of election workers in Texas and other states, according to a report released last week by a U.S. House committee.
Feeding the ‘good dog’ inside of you
I meet with two different small groups during the week and these people are committed to gathering and hearing the Word of God. This last week we looked at Romans 12:9, “Let your love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” That seems pretty clear but “hearing and doing (James 1:22)” are two different things.
Chick-fil-A announces new community scholarship program
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has opened applications for its newest education initiative, Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars. This new scholarship program will award 12 scholarships of $25,000 annually to community service-minded leaders, helping them pursue their goals through furthering their education. Recipients will also have the opportunity to participate in a one-year leadership development program.
Super Combo license users have digital option
Never worry about forgetting a paper Super Combo license at homeagainwiththenew digital tag option from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Beginning with the 2022-23 license year, Texas residents can purchase a digital Super Combo license (Items 111, 117 and 990) that will authorize digital tagging of harvested deer, turkey and oversized red drum. The digital license option is available through online purchase only when licenses go on sale August 15.
