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Home tour tickets discounted

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Tickets for the upcoming Christmas Tour of Homes that will include five beautiful Ennis houses are to be priced $5 off on Saturday, Nov. 30 – that is, $20 instead

VP Pence makes surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq

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Making a second trip to area in just over a month, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, visited the Al Asad Air Force Base in western Iraq. While

TODAY’S HOROSCOPE

Keep life simple. Too many choices will lead to difficulties when decisions need to be made. Follow your gut feeling, not what others are suggesting or coaxing you to do.

Shop small businesses to improve the holiday experience

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It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year

Healthy ways to build muscle naturally

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Reshaping one’s body takes time and commitments, though shortcuts can be tempting when trying to get fit. The desire to see instant results can lead some people to make potentially

Catching up with classmates

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G.W. Carver class of 1967 met for lunch at Bluebonnet City Grill on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The class will meet at there at 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, except June and December). Seated clockwise from left are: Henry Spurling, Vernie Stevenson, Rita Wilkerson, Edward Lane, Jacqueline Norris Greer, Linda Giddings Dorrough, Eula Robbins Beal, Alice Hughes, Kathryn Hughes Goss, Evelyn Williams Burley, Arnia Burley, Walter Beasley, John Lockhart, Dr. Alexander Weir and Aurvis Paul Golden.

Gilbert sworn is as new mayor

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COUNTY

Bardwell may not have a red light for the town’s population of 690, but last week they filled their void at mayor and city council when the trio were officially sworn in to office during ceremonies at the county courthouse in Waxahachie.

Celebrating Thanksgiving traditions

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As the holidays approach, traditions begin to be acted out by each family. It seems every family has their own, unique traditions and established practices surrounding Thanksgiving.

Summarizing the time in America could be done in three words, feasting, football and family.

Family gatherings consume massive amounts of turkey, ham, cranberry jam and pumpkin pies. Maybe your family has a different tradition of other menus for breaking bread together.

Big Christmas play in rehearsal

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THEATRE

Christmas is in the air at the Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St., as one of the largest casts for a local play rehearses for the ambitious production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, set to appear at the downtown playhouse from Dec. 5-15.

“The show is selling fast and we already have one performance sold out, so I encourage people to make their reservations as soon as possible,” Managing Director Brianna Roberts said.

Palmer teachers awarded as good examples

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EDUCATION

Sticking together like a team of horses, teachers in Palmer were cited this week by the Friends of Texas Public Schools at their annual gala in Waco, which was held at the Baylor Club. They were recognized for their voting record during both the 2018 and 2019 state and local elections.