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Life by design

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

A local woman’s Emmy nomination has been the talk of the town, drawing congratulations from friends all over the country. TV production designer Lindsay Lipscomb, daughter of Ennis High counselor Diane Lanicek, said the recognition from her professional peers, friends and family has been a surreal experience.

“Special, the Netflix show that I production-designed was nominated for four Emmys,” Lipscomb explained. “One was for best short form drama/comedy. The other three were nominations for three of the actors in the show.”

Hwy speed limit raised from 55-70

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TRAFFIC

Signs were installed on Monday along Hwy 287 in Ennis raising the posted speed limit from 55 mph

to 70. With construction on 287 from IH-45 to Hwy 34 nearing completion, the north and southbound main lanes have opened and the speed limit has been increased.

Garrett police confiscate card skimmers

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Contract workers discovered the skimmers and contacted the police

Credit and debit card skimmers have been a problem for years at self-serve gas stations. The problem was discovered at the Garrett One-Stop Gas Station on Thursday. Contract workers were at the station to service and calibrate the gas pumps when they discovered the skimmers attached to the self-pay device on the pumps. The workers immediately contacted Ellis County dispatch who sent Garrett police officers to the store. Garrett police removed three skimmers from the pumps at the station.

Gifts for avid hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen

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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services’ 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation unveiled that more than 90 million United States residents aged 16 or older participated in some sort of wildlife-related activity that year — the most recent year on record. Wildlife recreationists spend nearly $150 billion per year on their activities. With this in mind, those who have hunters, anglers or outdoorsmen on their holiday shopping lists may find that gifts facilitating these specific pursuits can be the ideal fit this holiday season.

County Preparedness Fair set for Sept. 21

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Extreme weather caused the cancellation of last year’s event, moving the Ellis County Preparedness Fair this year to Midlothian on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium. It

Confusing language in tax proposition

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On Nov. 5, Texans will go to the polls to vote on several amendments to the State Constitution, including one about allowing additional taxes. Proposition 4 concerns whether or not

Ground spraying for mosquito control to begin

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The City’s Department of Health Services began testing for the presence of theWest Nile Virus (WNV) and other mosquito related diseases on May 6th of this year. So far this

Saving lives may be as simple as clearing up common myths

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If you’ve never donated blood, Carter Blood-Care asks that you reconsider. While there are certain reasons donors are deferred from giving, several misconceptions may keep potential blood donors from saving

3 signs of sun-damaged skin

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The summer sun beckons many people outdoors. Soaking up some rays on a warm summer day can be a great way to unwind and get a little color. It’s not

Make the most of your stadium visit

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Attending a sporting event or concert at an area stadium is a chance to have the time of one’s life. For those who have never before enjoyed such an experience