Lancaster’s The Lovin’ Oven – baking for 50 years

 LANCASTER – The Lovin’ Oven Bakery, located in Historic Lancaster Towne Square, celebrated 50 years in business this past Saturday.The bakery was started in 1975, and has been continually baking since, closing only for three weeks in 1994 due to the Lancaster tornado.

Chick-fil-A comes to the heart of Ferris

 FERRIS – Chick-fil-A will begin serving the community with its special pop-up service starting Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and continuing every Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 Town Plaza.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (August 28, 2025)

 ALMAThe City of Alma police made an arrest last week when during a traffic stop the individual evaded the officer on foot, tampered with evidence by attempting to destroy a glass pipe and was in possession of a controlled substance.

OUT TO PASTOR: Is that my grandfather’s hand?

 This past week, I thought of my maternal grandfather.I’m not sure what inspired me to think about my old grandpa. I haven’t thought of him for a long time because he died over 50 years ago.As a youngster, I used to spend summers with him on his farm.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Why do Americans believe they must wait on a group of liars to tell them what they already know is true?

 I’ve possibly said this before – but I’m going to say it again.Why do people in the United States insist on waiting for the government to tell them if something is true or not?I ask this because many people in the US are aware the government lies about many things.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (August 7, 2025)

 ALMAFollow the City of Alma on Facecbook at www.facebook.com/cityof.almatx.BARDWELLBardwell’s City Council meeting was held Tuesday with agenda items as diverse as discussing the city’s progress with a public management grant to a vote to increase of property taxes. Stay informed.

Students heading back to class will be without personal devices

When Ellis County students head back to the classroom over the next few weeks, there is one thing that will be missing.HB 1481 has banned personal devices in schools for the new school year.What does that mean? No mobile phones for one thing.However, the device ban goes deeper than that.

Palmer welcomes new superintendent, Jacob Duce

 PALMER – The City of Palmer’s first day of school is next week, Aug. 4.This year when the school bell rings, there will be a new superintendent to greet the students.Jacob Duce, Ed.D., was the lone finalist named at the end of May for the position and he was hired soon thereafter.

Back to school dates for Ellis County ISD’s

 Ennis – Ennis ISD’s first day back to school is Thursday, Aug. 7.Ferris – Ferris ISD’s first day back to school is Wednesday, Aug. 13.Glenn Heights – Dallas County residents attend DeSoto ISD, first day back to school is Monday, Aug. 11.

Glenn Heights Back-to-School Bash is your first stop

 GLENN HEIGHTS – For Glenn  Heights’ students heading back to school, make the city’s Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon your first stop to meet new friends and pick up school supplies.The Back-to-School Bash will be held at Glenn Heights’ City Center, 1938 S. Hampton Road.