Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other countries and also honor military veterans.
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, the Ennis Noon Lions Club held their annual eyeglass clinic at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center. This is one of the major project sponsored by the local Lions Club.
Ellis County Commissioner’s Court has re-enacted the county- wide outdoor burn ban, effective Tuesday, Oct. 18. According to area Fire Marshall, Tim Birdwell, dry conditions have persisted to the point where the governing drought index number warrants applying the immediate 90-day burn ban.
One of the most recognized, venerable stores in town, Tom’s Food Market, 600 W. Gilmer St., owned for 69-years by the Jurica family, was sold on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Good nutrition is essential to lead a healthy life and for normal growth and development. A lack of regular access to adequate and safe food may result in hunger and food insecurity. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations established the World Food Day, observed every year worldwide on October 16th to raise awareness and fight against hunger and poverty around the world. “We as individuals can help our communities be free from hunger by being more responsible in our choices and actions” says Dr. Sumathi Venkatesh, an Extension Health Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This year, let us celebrate World Food Day by choosing one or more of the following ways:
Halloween means children getting outdoors to enjoy treats, fun, and games. It also signals a change back to Standard Time with shorter days and longer nights. With shorter days comes more night driving. Because nighttime driving is more dangerous, it requires extra attention from motorists, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists.
