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Wilmer residents can watch city council meetings live or archived

WILMER, TX – For Wilmer residents whose schedules do not allow them to attend city council meetings, they can still stay informed by watching the monthly meetings online live or archived at Facebook.com/cityofwilmer. Wilmer’s city council meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month

Preventing strokes: Addressing the top risk factors

Did you know that up to 80% of strokes are preventable? During May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is highlighting the most common stroke risk factors and how to take action to reduce them. “By addressing these key risk

Free car seat inspection event at Ennis Regional Medical Center

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with Ennis Regional Medical Center, will offer a free car seat inspection event from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 6, in the hospital parking lot, 2201 W. Lampasas St., Ennis. “This event is a great opportunity for caregivers to get

Governor Abbott proclaims 2025 Small Business Week in Texas

Governor Abbott proclaims 2025 Small Business Week in Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation officially designating May 4‒10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Texas in recognition of the significant impact small businesses have on job creation and the thriving Texas economy. “Small businesses are the very backbone of the strong Texas economy,” said Governor

Scarborough Renaissance Festival to celebrate chivalry May 10-11

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. (May 5, 2025): Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) is celebrating Chivalry May 10 and 11 and invites everyone to come revel in the chivalry and romance of the Renaissance this weekend! Plus, there’s a special Kids Free Day on Mother’s Day. Visitors can join

HHSC shares health resources during second annual Healthy Texan Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission kicked off its second annual Healthy Texan Week, May 5-11, by highlighting resources for helping Texans embrace healthy living. “During the second annual Healthy Texan Week, Texans are encouraged to go out and take control of their health,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.

Applications now open for Take Care of Texas ambassador program

The Take Care of Texas program is preparing for the 2025-26 school year by opening applications to its Ambassador Program. The program is designed to provide educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program with colleagues and administrators. “The ambassadors should be K-12