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Midlothian Police Captain J. Spann, Ellis County Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett, and Ellis County Fire Marshall Tim Birdwell get ready for the upcoming third annual Ellis County Preparedness Fair.
Midlothinan hosting Ellis County Preparedness Fair
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MIDLOTHIAN – The third annual Ellis County Preparedness Fair will be on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Ovilla Heritage Day salutes military service Sept. 28
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OVILLA – The city of Ovilla will celebrate its 56th Annual Heritage Day Celebration this year with a salute to military service.
Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: In-laws were gracious gift-givers
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Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.”
Sometimes a life story makes about the best gospel sermon you’ll hear. So it is today. Read on.
My mama-in-law Jimie Dickinson was a simple woman.
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OUT TO PASTOR: It was a belly-binge kind of day
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It’s not often that a day goes my way. Occasionally, I have a day that focuses on my desires and me.
It was a Monday evening right after supper and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were watching TV.
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In the flash of an eye, the world’s oil supply was cut by 5%. The world needs more oil, but Green New Deal Dems say no.
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In the flash of an eye, the world’s oil supply was reduced by 5 percent after the Sept. 14 attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities including the Abqaiq oil processing facility, which sent oil prices soaring in trading on Sept. 16.
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The ‘Red Flag’ Council
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In America, the highest law of the land consists of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, commonly known as Bill of Rights.
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Soulman’s Bar-B-Que to break ground in Red Oak
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RED OAK – Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce and Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, considered one of the Top Bar-B-Que Chains in America, according The Daily Meal 2018.
In recognition of the opening of Soulman’s Bar-B-Que newest location, 317 East Ovilla Road, across the street from the First Baptist Red Oak.
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Chaplain Dane Williams, Marine Corps Ball 2018, delivers the invocation prayer.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration set for Nov. 2
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ENNIS – The Ellis County Marine Corps League Detachment 1452 will be celebrating the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday by hosting a Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Texas Motorplex’s Champions Club Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5:30–11:45 p.m.
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Congratulations to Ms. Judy for having the most votes on her drawing!
FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 19, 2019
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LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 23 – 27
Monday, Sept. 23: Smothered baked chicken, rice, fried cabbage and dessert.
Wednesday, Sept. 25: BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and dessert.
Friday, Sept. 27: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert.
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 19, 2019)
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The Ferris Public Library’s “Book a Librarian” program will be ending on Sept. 27. This program allows you to call the library at 972-544-3696 and reserve an hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to schedule that time with a library staff member to learn about Microsoft Word, Basic Excel and PowerPoint.
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