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Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely need some help from an adult.

Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced that Rodney Allen Williams, 49, of Waxahachie, Texas, was convicted, after a jury trial, of one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and two counts on Indecency with a Child.

Arrested individual is first at new Ferris jail

Friday, Sunday drew large crowds, sunny skies

Inflation has garnered countless headlines in recent years, and much of that news has focused on the notably higher cost of food. Though the cost of some items at the grocery store has gone down in 2024, many items remain significantly more expensive than they were as recently as three or four years ago. In an effort to overcome rising food costs, some consumers have thought about gardening. According to Washington State University, the average household with a food garden spends around $70 per year on seeds and garden supplies. The reward for that small investment is roughly $600 worth of food. Though the financial investment associated with a food garden might be minimal, it’s important for prospective gardeners to recognize that the commitment of time required to establish and sustain a food garden can be significant.

Ellis County Judge Todd Little shared an inspirational message during the dedication of a new historical marker in Bardwell on Saturday, April 13th.

Grammy award winners, Los Palominos, Elida Reyna, Downtown May 5