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City Commission to hold public hearing on ward redistricting

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Citizens urged to attend, give input

Waxahachie Mayor, David Hill, speaks to NARFE

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly lunch meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Omar’s Taco in Waxahachie.

Bell makes LeTourneau Dean’s List

LeTourneau University (enrollment 3,175) announced that former Ennis High School graduate, Sarah Bell, was among students who earned inclusion on the 2023 Spring Dean’s List.

The power of parks and other green spaces

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Green spaces can have a profoundly positive impact on adults and children alike. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that green spaces near schools promote cognitive development in children, while visible green spaces near children’s homes promote behaviors associated with self-control. Researchers also found that adults assigned to public housing units in neighborhoods with more green space were more capable of effectively performing daily activities requiring attention than those assigned to units with less access to natural environments.

Ennis Garden Club announces 2023 Summer Yards of the Season

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Ennis Garden Club has announced the 2023 Summer Yards of the Season. The Yards of the Season are selected three times a year: Autumn, Spring and Summer. They are nominated by members of the EGC and one is selected from each of the four Ennis ISD elementary school districts.Homes are chosen using the following criteria: curb appeal, neatness, seasonal landscaping and owner involvement.

Community Eligibility Provision

CEP is part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, and provides local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools in low-income areas with an alternative approach for operating school meal programs. Eligible schools must pay the difference between the level of financial resources allowed by law and the total cost of operating the programs.

Important Steps in Renewing Medicaid for Older Adults, People with Disabilities

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Older adults and people with disabilities who are on Medicaid (and their authorized representatives) should be on the lookout for important notices from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) about their Medicaid renewal. Renewal packets are being sent out in phases. Renewal notices are being mailed in a yellow envelope with “Action Required” printed in red. People who opted to go paperless will receive a notice through their Your Texas Benefits account at yourtexasbenefits.com.

Instructing math as the better path

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Carly Collins is EISD Teacher of Year

EISD to serve students free meals

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No additional taxes for residents or families

8 activities to keep kids entertained

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What parent hasn’t heard their child utter the familiar phrase “I’m bored” at some point? Despite a seemingly vast array of toys, electronics and other items at their disposal, children can be quick to sulk and say there’s nothing to do. Parents can counter “I’m bored” with these eight boredom-busting activities that are certain to help pass the time in entertaining and sometimes educational ways.