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The official AAF still photograph by Technical Sergeant George Robert “Bob” Caron, who was the tail gunner aboard the B-29 “Enola Gay” during the historic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

The official AAF still photograph by Technical Sergeant George Robert “Bob” Caron, who was the tail gunner aboard the B-29 “Enola Gay” during the historic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY (August 6, 2020)

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Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:54
AUGUST 6, 1945 - At 8:15 a.m., at an altitude of 31,600 ft., an American B-29 bomber named “Enola Gay” released the world’s first operational atomic bomb. The bomb, nicknamed “Little Boy,” detonated 50 seconds later 1,800 ft above the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Safe grilling tips for a sizzling summer

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Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:39
FAMILY FEATURES – When temperatures soar this summer, many American families may be seeking a break from the monotony of their everyday routines.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 27 – August 2

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Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:33
Gonzalez, Joaquin, 22, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Alvarado, Johnny, 44, assault causes bodily injury. McClelland, Christopher, 45, public intoxication. Ornelas, Jessie, 37, theft of service >=$100<$750. Otto, Christopher, 29, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.

A 13th Birthday to Remember

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:01
A surprise neighborhood parade led by a Ferris Police Car and Firetruck helped Analise Gonzales celebrate her 13th birthday Sunday, July 26.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 30, 2020)

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:12
THE FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In order to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 virus, the library is closed to the public until further notice. All programs and room rentals will be cancelled.
Plant a variety of bee attracting flowers like swamp milkweed, a North American native plant.

Plant a variety of bee attracting flowers like swamp milkweed, a North American native plant.

Support native bees and enjoy the many benefits

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:07
Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well known but our native bees are also critically important. We can help our native bees and gardens by reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides and providing shelter as well as food and water.