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Bardwell VFD joins ESD 10

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

Bardwell Area Volunteer Fire Department, along with the VFD from Alma, have been recognized as officially part of Ellis County’s Emergency Services District #10.

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Time change serves as a reminder to check your childs’s car seat

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

As we set our clocks forward for daylight saving time, experts recommend that parents and caregivers take a few extra minutes to check their child’s car seat. Just as we use this time to check smoke detectors and household safety measures, it’s also a great opportunity to ensure that children are properly secured in their car seats.

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Heroic Ferris HS golfer saves life

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

During a golfing competition last week in Lancaster, a turn of events ended heroically when Angel Lucio, a member of the Ferris High School golf team, prevented a member of an opposing team from drowning.

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Two vie in Ward 3 race

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

Two vie in Ward 3 race

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Fire Dept. elevates four from staff

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

Ennis Fire Department has elevated four staff members after each improved their skill level to merit a promotion.

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Drake releases Ennis football schedule

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

Lions open at home vs. ‘Hachie; team plays 4 Thursday games

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Downtown park to be demolished

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 01:00

Timothy Gauna Park to undergo complete redesign

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Change, change, change

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 01:00

Change is precisely the focus of the Lenten Season. Jesus began his preaching by telling all to “change our mind (metanoia) for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

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Senate approves teacher pay raise

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 01:00

Area superintendents respond to HB 26

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Palmer water rate increases 30%

Sun, 03/02/2025 - 01:00

Palmer, seven miles north of Ennis, informed residents recently of a 30 percent increase in water and sewer rates, which will be shown on March billing statements.

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