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Human development in scripture

There are three major parts of the Hebrew Scripture: The Torah, the Prophets and the Wisdom Literature. The Torah, or the first five books, correspond to the first half of life. This is where the people of Israel were given their identity through law, tradition, structure, certitude, group, ritual, chosenness. That is what we parents are giving our little children—security, safety, specialness.

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Heart Healthy Eating Habits to Adopt during American Heart Health Month

You have probably heard about eating heart healthy, but do you know what that actually means? Let’s break down what habits contribute to being heart healthy versus what are not.

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Kids can set the pace for longterm health

Long-term health is not something that many young people routinely consider. After all, it’s easy to feel invincible during one’s childhood and adolescence. But the steps that young people take early on can affect their health as they get older.

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Lovie Boyd’s devotion to community remembered

The January presentation of Unity in the Community’s service award, named for Lovia C. Boyd (1931-2002), recalls the Ennis woman whose example of devoted service in volunteerism and activism inspired her community. Her brother, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, attended the event marking MLK Day in 2019.

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Ennis students match wits in Canton

Call it brain strain, but the Ennis High School academic team is at it again. Last Saturday they trekked 55-miles east to compete at the annual Canton Spring UIL Speech and Academic tournament.

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Bluebonnet glass art still a favorite at Welcome Center

The glass art exhibition now on at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St., has consoled one visitor to the Bluebonnet City and entertained others as well.

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TxDOT to hold meeting March 6 in Ennis

US 287 construction near Texas Motorplex

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Candidates for City Council face deadline

Three positions on the Ennis City Council have expiring terms this spring, which could prompt a general election on May 6, 2023. According to City Secretary Angie Wade, the three consist of Commissioners in Ward 2 and Ward 4, as well as the Mayor Pro Team.