Around Town

Helping Hands Open House

Helping Hands of Ennis is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, May 10, between 5-7 p.m. The come-and-go event includes refreshments and will be held at their facilities located at 604 NE Main Street. “We will allow our guests to tour our newly remodeled building,” said Samantha Mendoza, “in which everyone will see our expanded waiting area, renovated office area, expanded pantry and renovated thrift shop.”Director Korey McCrady will help facilitate tours of the building and has indicated that “guests will get the opportunity to meet our board of directors and staff.” Helping Hands of Ennis has been assisting families in Eastern Ellis Counties in crisis since 1988, and includes the on-site Spirit of Sharing Thrift Store.

Spring voting dates released

Ellis County officials have announced several important dates prior to the Saturday, May 7, Joint General and Special Elections. The last day to register to vote is Thursday, April 7.

It begins with Early Voting, April 25-30 as well as May 2-3. There is no voting allowed on Sunday, May 1. See page 9 for details