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Summer is in full swing and there are so many chances for you and your family to get out and explore. While getting out and walking to your destination might be possible, sometimes there’s a good chance you’ll be spending some time in a vehicle this summer. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers are at a higher risk of becoming involved in a car accident during the warm summer months than at any other time of the year. Here’s a few pointers to help your family make sure they’re safe during your time in the car, no matter if it’s just down the street or across the country!

Bristol General Store received a 1st place ribbon in the 4th of July parade. This is the first time the Bristol General store has been in the local parade. They showed plenty of patriotic spirit with their famous 8-foot sushi roll and plenty of red, white and blue celebrating our America’s birthday in style.

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces two promotions to its Executive Office staff.

Since 2008, the Physical Activity Guidelines have been a vital resource for health professionals and policy makers, serving as a foundation for physical activity and education programs. These guidelines, established and periodically adjusted by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, include recommendations for individuals ages three and over. A full breakdown of the latest guidelines can be found at Health.gov, but the following are some highlights pertaining to various groups.

Summer is a season to enjoy some fun in the sun, but it’s imperative that people remember to take steps to reduce their risk for heat illness. Those measures should include efforts to hydrate and remain hydrated throughout the day.

Construction projects in Ennis are not suffering from the dog days of summer according to Director of Planning and Development, Mark Richardson.

A residential fire on the 500 block of N. McKinney prompted a call at 4:51 p.m. on July 3 to the Ennis Fire Department. Support from both the Waxahachie and Corsicana departments aided in stifling the fire by 6:51 p.m. Nineteen personnel were utilized to extinguish the fire.

Bluebonnet Park hosted the State Girls 8U (ages eight and under) Softball Tournament this week. Twenty-three teams and a packed house coming to see them made July 3-7 the place to be for young girls, their families and fans.

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