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Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto

A SAVORY SOLUTION to STRETCH your GROCERY BUDGET

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 16:54
FAMILY FEATURES – In today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With prices of everyday ingredients fluctuating almost daily, it’s important for many families to make their dollars go further at the store.

WAXAHACHIE RESIDENT $1-MILLION RICHER

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:41
WAXAHACHIE – Everyone dreams of winning the lottery.Normally that just remains a dream.However, for one Waxahachie resident earlier this month – that dream turned into a reality.It was the Texas Two-Step that did it, and the jackpot was $1 million.The prize-winning drawing was on Sept.
Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

Animal Shelter mural is ‘purrfect’ for attracting new pet owners

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:40
WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Animal Shelter on Lions Park Road has undergone a facelift.Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.
Comm. Paul Perry, pct. 3

Comm. Paul Perry, pct. 3

Comm. Paul Perry completes advanced training

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:39
Ellis County Commissioner Paul Perry, pct. 3, has completed the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Program, a comprehensive education program designed specifically for members of Commissioners Court.His achievement will be officially recognized Oct.

ELLIS COUNTY: Readers question DA, district judges salaries

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:37
ELLIS COUNTY – Last week this paper published a chart of the amount of money taxpayers in Ellis County pay their elected officials.The Ellis County Press received several calls regarding the low $13,376 salaries listed on the chart supplied by Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office.
Bluebonnets, Sugar Ridge Ranch, Ennis

Bluebonnets, Sugar Ridge Ranch, Ennis

ELLIS COUNTY BARN QUILT PROJECT: 15 quilts – and counting

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:35
ENNIS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry launched the Texas Barn Quilt Trail initiative in 2009 at the 35th Annual Houston International Quilt Festival. The goal was to connect all 254 counties starting with 66 counties in North Texas.
April 6, 2018 © by Claudia L’Amoreaux

April 6, 2018 © by Claudia L’Amoreaux

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Today we end up in Martha’s Vineyard

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:16
Most of you know me around Ellis and Dallas County.During my off-and-on time here in the area while also traveling and seeing for myself what’s going on elsewhere on the globe, I have finally admitted that these days there is something very strange going on in my very own country.
Smoked Chuck Beef Ribs

Smoked Chuck Beef Ribs

COOK LIKE A PITMASTER FROM THE COMFORTS OF HOME

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:14
SMOKED CHUCK BEEF RIBSCook time: 10 hours, 30 minutes • Servings: 8 • 1 slab beef chuck short ribs (about 4 pounds)• 2 tablespoons kosher salt• 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper• 1/4 cup cider vinegar• 1 cup water Preheat smoker or pellet grill to 275 F.

Midlothian Heritage Day bans political and church vendors

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:10
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian’s Heritage Day took place this past weekend, and while the turnout was great and there were plenty of booths set up for vendor participation, one booth that was missing, and one the Republican Party of Ellis County was hoping would be there – was their own booth.
Photo courtesy Ennis Police Department

Photo courtesy Ennis Police Department

The Texas Brotherhood Ride stops in Ennis

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:08
ENNIS – Six days, 600 miles last week, the Texas Brotherhood Ride came through Ennis for the night before continuing their ride to Houston.What is the Texas Brotherhood Ride?A group of 1st responders made up of Police, Fire, and EMS bike riders with a mission.