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Novel Coronavirus spreading, gets new name

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David Van Zandt

david@ennisdailynews.com

Helicopters for Heroes a high-flying hit

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Randy Bryan Bigham

Ennis selected as site for new $265 million Freshpet Kitchen

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A major announcement that Freshpet, Inc., whose headquarters is located in Secaucus, NJ, has selected Ennis, Texas, as the site of its expansion. It will further Freshpet on its mission to improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing pet parents real fresh food to serve their four-legged family members.

Teamwork, faith the key to Project Snoopy

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Kept under wraps for over two years, Project Snoopy, a.k.a. Freshpet, Inc., is finally official. The story is one that highlights the value of relationships and teamwork. It is also a story of faith and refusing to give up even when the competition and obstacles seem insurmountable.

Helicopters for Heroes a high-flying hit

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The 7th annual Helicopters for Heroes Hog Hunt and 1st annual Patriot Party were a success last weekend, both events taking place in Ennis, the latter at the Ennis Welcome Center, 204 W Knox St, on Saturday, Feb. 22.

How to plant and enjoy roses

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Here in North Texas, and really almost anywhere in the state, gardeners can grow roses successfully rear-round. Provided you follow directions for soil preparation and use the care instructions, planting and growing roses in any of the six growing regions of Texas should be easy and a pleasure.

Ash Wednesday: Prophets

The Hebrew prophets are in a category all of their own. Within the canonical sacred scripture of other world religions, we do not find major texts that are largely critical of their religion. Prophets can deeply love their traditions and profoundly criticize it at the same time, which is a very rare talent. In fact, it is their love of its depths that requires them to criticize their own religion. Their deepest motivation is not negative but profoundly positive. Institutions prefer loyalists and “company men” to prophets. We’re uncomfortable with people who point out our shadow or imperfections. It is no accident that prophets and the clergy are usually in opposition to one another (e.g. Amos 5:21-6:7; 7:10-17). Yet Paul says the prophets gift is the second most important charism (1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11). Prophets are not popular people. Note how the Gospels say it was “the priests, elders, and teachers of the law” who condemned Jesus. Human consciousness does not emerge at any depth except through struggling with our shadow or False Self. It is in facing one’s own contradiction that we grow.

Novel Coronavirus spreading, gets new name

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World Health Organization leaders continue to monitor the Novel Coronavirus as it continues to devastate China and is increasing its hold on Europe. While there is major concern about the coronavirus, the WHO has not issued a pandemic alert. It is still categorized as an epidemic and has not reached the level of a pandemic.

What to expect when donating blood for the first time

Donating blood is a selfless act. Perhaps because donating blood is often a simple, relatively quick process, donors may be inclined to downplay just how big a deal it is to donate blood. But blood donors save lives every day.

Preparing for Lent and Easter

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The Christian tradition of Lent is celebrated across the globe by many different denominations of the faith. Lent is a 40-day period of sacrifice that begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.