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Ellis County was recognized before the Texas House of Representatives during the 87th Legislative Session with House Resolution 996. The resolution describes the county as “picturesque and dynamic,” recalling famous 20th Century author James Michener’s characterization of Courthouse Square as a “fairy tale place replete with battlements and turrets and spires.”

Ellis County was recognized before the Texas House of Representatives during the 87th Legislative Session with House Resolution 996. The resolution describes the county as “picturesque and dynamic,” recalling famous 20th Century author James Michener’s characterization of Courthouse Square as a “fairy tale place replete with battlements and turrets and spires.”

Ellis County recognized for unique cultural heritage

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:52
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court was recently lauded for preserving the county’s cultural heritage during the recent population growth in the county as well as its economic development initiatives.

Beltline Road under reconstruction

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:49
WILMER – The road reconstruction in the City of Wilmer at Beltline Road from the westernmost city limits to Summers Road will continue for the next four to six weeks.
Sheriff Pat Garrett’s Colt single action which he used to kill Billy the Kid, July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell’s ranch.

Sheriff Pat Garrett’s Colt single action which he used to kill Billy the Kid, July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell’s ranch.

GUN USED BY SHERIFF PAT GARRETT TO KILL BILLY THE KID UP FOR AUCTION

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:42
In 2008, the Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles sold Billy the Kid’s six-gun – a Colt single action Army revolver – for $64,350.Billy was tried and sentenced to hang in 1881 for his crimes.
Miss Alice and Mr. Taylor: Miss Alice (Debra Hinson, left) is in danger of falling for the charms of Mr. Taylor (Jon Kirk Race) in the dark comedy, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Salesman.”

Miss Alice and Mr. Taylor: Miss Alice (Debra Hinson, left) is in danger of falling for the charms of Mr. Taylor (Jon Kirk Race) in the dark comedy, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Salesman.”

Delightfully dark comedy at Theatre Rocks!

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:21
ENNIS – More than one Big Boy came roaring into Ellis County last weekend.Yeah, the steam locomotive was cool, “but the brand-new play, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia”  at Theatre Rocks! totally smoked the Ennis stage.
Veal Tex Mex Stuffed Shells

Veal Tex Mex Stuffed Shells

A SIMPLE YET DELICIOUS WEEKNIGHT DINNER

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:09
FAMILY FEATURES – Ease and convenience can go a long way toward creating weeknight meals that bring the entire family together, which is why it’s helpful to focus your favorite dishes around main ingredients that simplify dinner routines.
A recently released Taliban propaganda photo appears to mock the famous Iwo Jima flag raising photograph taken by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal in 1945. Image courtesy Marine Times.

A recently released Taliban propaganda photo appears to mock the famous Iwo Jima flag raising photograph taken by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal in 1945. Image courtesy Marine Times.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK (August 26, 2021)

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:06

OPINION: America’s small businesses are in crisis

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:00
Florida restaurant owner Kevin Wakefield, like millions of other small business owners across the country, can’t find enough workers. “We’re overrun with business, which is a great thing but we can’t find people that want to come and work,” Wakefield told WESH news.

Save on your summer water bill by harvesting rainwater

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 11:58
Since landscape irrigation increases water use by 35 to 75% during the summer irrigation season, Texas A&M AgriLife recommends landscape water conservation practices be adapted to reduce water use, save money, and still maintain a beautiful landscape.