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Ennis March 2025 Calendar

3/8 Habitat Restoration: Join Keep Ennis Beautiful, the Texas Conservation Alliance, and the US Army Corps of Engineers to help remove litter at Lake Barwell. We will have a supply of sunblock, insect repellant, shovels, rakes, trash bags and gloves. Feel free to bring any other supplies that might be helpful. Long pants, long […]


Corsicana March 2025 Calendar

3/1-3/27 Texas Artists Invitational Show: Closing Reception: Thursday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m., Pearce Museum, Cook Education Center, 3100 W. Collin Street. www.navarrocollege.edu/calendar.html. 3/3, 3/12, 3/19, 3/24, 3/29 Navarro College Baseball Games: Times vary, Navarro College-Corsicana baseball fields. www.navarrocollege.edu/calendar.html. 3/4 Mardi Gras Sip & Stroll: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Campbell Arts Plaza, Downtown Corsicana. (903) 654-4851.   3/5, […]


Trees Hurt Too, Inc.

Ken Hewlett worked in pest control for many years. As a problem solver, he researched trees to address issues for customers. “Eventually, I went back to school and became an arborist because I was concerned about plant health care. I learned that some trees were stressed out,” he said. “I realize trees are living […]


Favorite Healthy Bran Muffins

Provided by Shirley McLeroy for the July 2012 issue of WaxahachieNOW Magazine. 3 cups raw bran (divided use) 1 cup boiling water 1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 cups all natural whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking soda 4 Tbsp. cinnamon 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 4 red delicious apples, cut […]


Iron Skillet Roast

Provided by Janie Hendrix for the March 2018 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine. Roast: 5-6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Arm or chuck roast 4-5 Tbsp. flour Salt and pepper, to taste 1 large onion, chopped 3-4 cups brewed coffee Gravy: 1 cup water 2 Tbsp. corn starch For roast: In a large iron […]


Fried Rice

Provided by Timothy Mysak for the January 2024 issue of MidlothianNOW Magazine. This will be spicy! High smoke-point oil, such as avocado or canola 2 eggs Salt, to taste 1 chili of your choice, finely diced (I use Fresno.) 1-2 medium shallots or 1 small onion, minced 4-5 garlic cloves, minced (divided use) 1 […]


Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Provided by Abby Hopkins for the November 2020 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 1 white onion, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. chicken breast 1 15-oz. can corn 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 chipotle peppers, whole 8 cups chicken broth Toppings: 2 avocados, sliced 1 […]