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Prepare go-bags for emergency weather evacuations

As severe weather season approaches, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is emphasizing the critical importance of preparing go-bags for potential evacuations. A well-packed gobag can make a significant difference in ensuring safety and efficiency when time is of the essence. The following guidelines outline the essential components of a go-bag and explain why each is crucial for effective emergency preparedness.

Not Going Back to School

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ERSPA holds first meeting of the year, lends a helping hand to local food pantry

Give-A-Kid-A-Chance keeps on giving

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Serving the felt needs of 506 area families, Give-A-Kid-A-Chance, partnering with local churches, organizations and the Ennis ISD, added yet another chapter in its well-received decade of taking care of their own.

Teachers, coaches, students, cheerleaders, athletic teams, the Lionettes and those representing the community of faith collaborated to make a difference in the lives of hundreds. Of those who walked through the doors at Ennis High School last weekend, 397 registered in English, compared to 109 who chose Spanish.

Ideas for fun on family vacations

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Vacations are a great way to escape the daily grind and relax while making memories. According to a recent survey from Nationwide Travel Insurance, U.S. consumers are optimistic about travel plans throughout 2024. Ninety-one percent said they have plans to travel domestically, and 50 percent had international trips on the horizon. Also, 40 percent intended to travel more than they did in 2023.

Ennis’ 2024 Freedom Fest was absolute blast for all in attendance

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Ennis’ 2024 Freedom Fest was absolute blast for all in attendance

Unity in the Community hosts first annual Juneteenth Parade & Celebration

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Two years after becoming a national holiday, Ennis residents gathered at Rogers & Maise Park to celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday morning.

The Importance of Juneteenth

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We must never forget the reason for Texas Emancipation Day because not all people were free until June nineteenth, 1865. Before the Emancipation proclamation, the infamous Fugitive Slave Act effectively said that if a slave escapes to a free state and then the slave must return to the property of the slaveholder. This means that no slave was technically freed even if they escaped to freedom. The late abolitionist John Brown once said, “I have only a short time to live, only one death to die, and I will die fighting for this cause. There will be no peace in this land until slavery is done for.” Brown’s words were true in every sense of the word.

ERSPA, EJHS Honor Society deliver books

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Members of Ennis Retired School Personnel Association and the Ennis Junior High National Honor Society recently delivered books to first grade students in Ennis ISD. Travis, Bowie, Austin, and Houston Elementary first grade classes received brand new books.

Bluebonnet ambassador blooms in April

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Jeannette Patak talks of her favorite trails, interacting with people

Runnin’ Free Ranch Open House a Success

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Galloping goodness was the spirit of the day last week when Ennis’ Runnin’ Free Ranch hosted a crowd of about 40. They gathered for information and to meet the staff and the three horses (Zeke, Sevin, Eli) who combine for a demonstration of equine assisted counseling. A handful of people participated in a show of the interactive sessions between people and horses which illustrated the chemistry and effective nature of RFR.