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How college students can confront returning to campus

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The world’s response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus left no aspect of life untouched. People from all walks of life had to make sacrifices to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus, and college students were no exception.

How to avoid dehydration in the great outdoors

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Hiking, fishing and swimming are among the more popular ways to experience the great outdoors. Outdoor enthusiasts may find nothing better than a day on their favorite trail or an afternoon spent fishing or swimming in a nearby lake.

Palmer schools off to a good start

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Palmer / Kevin Noack

“For the most part it has been a very good start to the year. I have heard from several parents that said their kids are extremely happy to be back in school. Our staff is working so hard teaching face-to-face and virtually. Our district is not large enough to have teachers just handle the virtual students, consequently they are doing both which is difficult to say the least.

Italy schools off to a good start

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Italy / Don Clingenpeel

“Italy I.S.D. kicked off the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year this past Tuesday. Considering the current circumstances, the main hiccups we encountered were typical first-day in regard to school issues.

Hurricane Laura intensifies, expected to be Category 4 as it lands in Texas and Louisiana

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Hurricane Laura is strengthening and is ready to strike the upper Texas coast and western Louisiana. The storm, which intensified from a Category 1 to Category 3 overnight, is forecast to make landfall as a “catastrophic” Category 4 between Houston and Lake Charles, La., on Wednesday or early Thursday morning. Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect. Beaumont and Port Arthur, Tex., severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, may be near the point of landfall, officials have ordered evacuations.

Ennis Knights of Columbus Hall to serve as reception center for Hurricane Laura Evacuees

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For Immediate Distribution | August 25, 2020
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas' Response To Hurricane Laura, Adds 36 Counties To State Disaster Declaration

Ennis Schools off to a good start

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Ennis / Jay Tullos

“Our students will be virtual (online) the first twelve days of school. This will allow our teachers, students, and parents to become comfortable and knowledgeable about the virtual learning platform. While we are eagerly anticipating having students back in our hallways, we understand there could be situations where we would have to possibly close a classroom or a campus. These twelve days of virtual-learning will be invaluable if and when that takes place.

Teen killed in attempted robbery at Roger Maise Park

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Ennis Police confirmed the death of a 19-year old male to a single gunshot at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Roger Maise Park, 900 E. Martin Luther King Dr.

The location of the park is across the street from Fire Station No. 2. The incident, according to Captain Mike Hopson, occurred towards the deep end of the park. There were reportedly several witnesses in the area and the EPD said they are cooperating.

Freshpet names Boldt as building partner

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Boldt Company, based in Oklahoma City, has been selected by CRB as the general trades partner on a project to build a new, 420,000-square-foot pet food manufacturing facility located in Ennis for Freshpet.

Freshpet is a pet food company that focuses on making fresh, refrigerated food for pets and avoids using preservatives or additives. They are considered the industry leader with this facility their third kitchen expansion in the United States.

DeBordes, Lazy D Farms earn shorthorn breeders award

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A classic misnomer, the Lazy D Farm in Bardwell, has actually produced a list of cattle awards better suited for a ranch named diligent or hard-working. Owners Eric and Meredith DeBorde recently added to their collection of bovine honors.

Their work was recognized by the Texas Shorthorn Association when the DeBorde’s were presented the 2020 Pioneer Breeder of the Year award at the annual summer meeting in Abilene. News of the presentation was released in an official statement by TSA publicist Mary Bass.