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Cans for Canines

Cans for Canines

By • on April 2, 2011

WAXAHACHIE, TX — Bella is a little girl with a big heart. See what idea this pint-sized animal lover has come up with to help the dogs and cats waiting for homes at the Ellis County SPCA. Bella receives help from friends and family and welcomes anyone who’d like to help out to contact her mother through their Web site:

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Keeping Up with History

Keeping Up with History

By • on February 28, 2011

MIDLOTHIAN, TX — You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been,” Judith Howard, recording secretary for the Midlothian Area Historical Society, quoted one of her favorite sayings to describe why she is passionate about preserving history. “It is a part of me,” she

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Introducing WeatherfordNOW

Introducing WeatherfordNOW

By • on February 1, 2011

I used to wonder why the radio only played songs about guys and gals, falling in love, breaking up and making up. My father used to tell me it was because, “Love makes the world go ’round.” Well, I’ve gone

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Lightening Their Footprint

Lightening Their Footprint

By • on October 1, 2010

SARDIS, TX — Sardis resident Oscar Rodes has built what may be the largest private wind farm in the state. Find out what motivated him and his family to make the effort in this Now Magazines online video. Produced by Marshall Hinsley

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Ennis Residents Star in IMPACT Ennis Campaign

Ennis Residents Star in IMPACT Ennis Campaign

By • on July 8, 2010

Like 84% of Ennis adults, Ross Jones believes it’s not okay to give alcohol to youth. He knows that alcohol kills more kids than all other illegal drugs combined and that, even when used with supervision, it can cause permanent damage to developing brains. That’s why Ross and four other Ennis

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A Friend of Birds

A Friend of Birds

By • on June 9, 2010

DeAnn W. of Red Oak, Texas may be a neglected pet bird’s best friend. Founder of Wings of Love Bird Haven, Inc. DeAnn has rehabilitated hundreds of exotic birds and placed them in caring homes. Learn more about her work and see the birds that she cares for in our exclusive online video. Visit

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Old is New at Local<br />Swap-O-Rama-Rama

Old is New at Local
Swap-O-Rama-Rama

By • on April 1, 2010

Participants at a recent Swap-O-Rama-Rama event learned how to turn old clothing into new creations. Coordinator Tracee Franklin hosted the event at Big Thrift in Waxahachie and contributed entry fees to local charities. Participants learned from skilled artists all the ins and outs of altering old jeans

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Barn Cats Incorporated

Barn Cats Incorporated

By • on March 1, 2010

Feral cats get a new lease on life through the work Peggy Atkerson of Barn Cats, Inc. and local residents. Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley

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Harvesting the Rain

Harvesting the Rain

By • on February 1, 2010

Rick and Pam Daniels of Midlothian don’t worry about high water bills — they harvest the rain to keep their lawn and garden lush and green. — Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley.

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Rain Harvesting

Rain Harvesting

By • on February 1, 2010

Rick and Pam Daniels of Midlothian don’t worry about high water bills — they harvest the rain to keep their lawn and garden lush and green. — Written and produced by Marshall Hinsley.

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