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Ennis Residents Star in IMPACT Ennis Campaign
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 community leaders have joined up as spokespersons
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A Friend of Birds
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
Old is New at Local
Swap-O-Rama-Rama
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
Barn Cats Incorporated
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
Harvesting the Rain
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.
Rain Harvesting
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.
Share Your Resolutions and Hopes for 2010
With a new year comes a new chance to make changes in our lives. Are you looking to get in shape, earn more money or generally become a better person? We visited Getzendaner Park to find out what hopes and resolutions local residents have for 2010. See what your neighbors are saying and tell us what
Show Your Holiday Lights
The Christmas season brings spectacular holiday lights. Share your own displays or your favorite Christmas light hot spot right here. Post your comments and tell us where to find the best lights and why they’re a must-see. And don’t stop there; post a link to your Flickr, Picasa or other
The Barkin’ Bow Wow Luau
The first ever Barkin’ Bow Wow Luau took place at the end of September, and hundreds of canines and their human companions from throughout the area enjoyed a day of fun in the sun and water. Benefiting the Ellis County SPCA and the Humane Society of North Texas, the event offered food, fun and
School Receives Wild Recognition
Pettigrew Academy in Waxahachie is officially wild. The small, private school on Marvin Avenue has been certified as an urban wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. As such, it joins the ranks of thousands of homes, institutions and businesses that have
