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New Burleson coach comes equipped with horns

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Coaches usually excel at circling the wagons, at building a sense of community and casting vision. Assembling a staff who do similarly is critical. The ability to lead players to buy into whatever the coach is selling is paramount.

Those are strengths new Burleson High School football HC Jon Kitna has in abundance. His knowledge of the game is considered a known commodity.

Gladiators jousting for the 2020 crown

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Third year HC Craig Horn has guided Italy from fourth to third and last fall to a second place finish in the district. Making the next step is the goal, and a solid returning cast is expected back, but expect a challenge from newcomer Dawson. They were moved up by the UIL from Division II to Italy’s District 8-2A in Div. I.

The Olde Gold, 8-4 in 2019, are primed as a contender and are likely the favorite in the new six-team district. Four of their five league games are against teams with losing records.

Transformation 102

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“Anyone who wants to save his life must lose it. Anyone who loses his or her life will find it.” (Matthew 16:25) This statement from Jesus is straight forward. He makes it very clear that there is a necessary suffering that cannot be avoided, which Jesus calls “losing your very life.”

The False Self is our role, title, and personal image that are largely creations of our own mind and attachments. It will and must die in exact correlation to how much we want the Real.

Ennis Regional prepared to test for coronavirus

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Ennis Regional Medical Center is on high alert and is prepared to respond to anyone seeking testing for the new coronavirus, according to CEO Robert Honeycutt.

In response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s statements on Friday afternoon, ERMC will now have limited access to the hospital, with all walk-ins directed to the Emergency Department entrance. Honeycutt added that current patients will also have restrictions placed on visitors. Only one visitor at a time will be allowed inside and no children will be permitted at all. These will be strictly enforced for safety reasons.

Ellis County judge issues health precautions

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In response to the national emergency speech on Friday by President Donald Trump, along with directives offered by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Ellis County Judge Todd Little released the following statement to residents of the Lone Star State:

“At this time, we have made all the necessary precautions in Ellis County to protect the lives and health of our citizens. Ellis County supports President Trump and Governor Abbott in all mitigation efforts and the emergency declarations announced today.

Stephanie Hebert with U. S. Corps of Engineers Speaks to NARFE

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting at the Grand Ennis Buffet in Ennis on Tues., 10 Mar 2020. The guest speaker was Stephanie Hebert, Park Ranger and Natural Resources Specialist with the U. S. Corp of Engineers at Lake Bardwell.

City of Ennis / Public Health and Information Notice

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The City of Ennis is closely monitoring the national outbreak of the Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The Department of Health Services is receiving regular updates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and is working in conjunction with The Texas Department of Health Services (SDHS) to ensure the city has best practices in place for public safety.

The City of Ennis is fully capable of providing all essential services (Police, Fire, Health, Water, Wastewater and Sanitation) and has contingency plans in place should the situation warrant it.

Daily Horoscope 03/16/2020

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)
Take advantage of opportunities that will have the most significant impact on what's important to you. It's time to fully engage in whatever you are most passionate about. If you are an innovative, aggressive participant, recognition will be yours. Significant stabilization will come from personal change and prudent investing. Move outside your circle and interact with people who can shine a new light on something that interests you. Make adjustments that will improve your current financial and domestic situations.

Daily Horoscope 03/12/2020

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)
Take everything you've got and prepare to make some cash and raise your profile. Be willing to pull out all the stops to make your dreams come true. Don't waste time; build the future you want to call your own. Do what you say and don't look back. Fill your mind with ideas that will spark enthusiasm. An investment will pay off, and gifts and repayments will come your way. Romance is in the stars.

Daily Horoscope 03/13/2020

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)
Follow through on the promises you've made to yourself as well as to others. Stop talking and start doing, or someone will call your bluff. You'll have plenty of opportunities this year, but only you can take advantage of them. Change is necessary, so get motivated.
Look for an excellent investment that will contribute to your security and ease your mind. A positive approach to life will attract interesting people who have something to offer. Romance is favored.