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Give-A-Kid-A-Chance keeps on giving

Although vision loss is typically associated with aging, people of all ages can experience issues that contribute to diminished vision. Sometimes parents may be unaware that their children have low vision or other issues compromising their sight, particularly when children are too young to verbalize their impairments. The Mayo Clinic notes additional symptoms, such as squinting while reading or holding reading material closely may be more apparent.

Real God, Real Church, Real People is a clear description of the way Foundation of Life does church. Located on Highway 34 (2003 E. Ennis Ave.), next to the SPJST Lodge, an emphasis on family is at the heart of everything that happens there. Founded in 2005 by Pastor Ed Lipsey, they have been at their present facility since 2011. The arrival of Raymond Richardson and his wife, Eunise, in November of 2015, marked a fresh start that will celebrate nine years this fall.

Ennis Fire Dept. locates its first-ever firetruck

Ennis has a veteran cast directing the band, as well a lone newcomer in Dylan Sailors. He comes to Ennis from Calhoun ISD and got his music degree from the University of North Texas. He will be an assistant director at the high school and will direct the HS jazz band as well as a concert band. He is set to teach a beginner class at Alamo.

Ortiz to serve during interim; no property tax hike

It’s December 20th, 1970, and Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, “The Colonel,” knows of his whereabouts. But what really has the Colonel all shook up is because he has racked up a secret debt -- and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to find an Elvis impersonator within 24 hours. Hilarity ensues as the Colonel desperately tries to replace an irreplaceable icon, all while keeping the prying eyes of a nosy reporter at bay and figuring out what happened to the real Elvis.