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There was no military officer in sparkling uniform to step from a sleek car in front of the couple’s farmhouse near Bristol –– Wesley Strunc and his wife learned only by telegram from the Navy Department that their 23-year-old son, Miles, had died

The World War II Pearl Harbor hero Doris “Dorie” Miller (1919-1943), the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross for valor, was honored earlier this year by the U.S. Navy with an aircraft carrier named for him.

Making spirits bright, the annual Christmas raffle at Oak Timbers Senior Independent Living complex in Ennis nears its Sept. 15 deadline for purchasing tickets or making donations.

Friends of the Library Book Sales Canceled for 2020

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
A change of attitude will lead to a new adventure. Revisit old problems and make adjustments to ensure you don't repeat your mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
If you use your imagination this year, you will discover that nothing is impossible. Where there is a will, there is a solution.

*The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Embrace change, see what life has to offer and be curious and ready to try something new.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Take the initiative, and do what makes you happy. Don't sit back when you should be moving forward and embracing what life has to offer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Push for change. Embrace the future with optimism, and refuse to let the past hold you back.