Bing Crosby sang, “I’ll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me.” A suggested assurance these days includes a check of calendars. Area school districts offer different student breaks during the upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving as well as Christmas and New Years.
Results from the November 5 election in which 100,475 of 147,616 registered voters indicated the Republican Party more than held its own in traditionally red Ellis County.
As families prepare to hit the road this Thanksgiving and fall break, ensuring the safety of young passengers is crucial. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service urges all parents and caregivers to double-check that car seats are installed correctly before heading out on holiday trips.
Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County has announced plans to build a new, affordable home in northwest Ennis. This will be their fourth project in Ennis.
Ennis baseball and softball has been a popular summertime activity for years. A resurgence in participation at Bluebonnet Park has occurred in recent years, both in summer and fall ball.
Ennis Regional Medical Center became the first hospital in Ellis County to open an inpatient, 5-to-7 day medical detox, to help those who face chemical dependency, need detox, treatment, lapse or relapse.
Ward 1 residents, most of them living east of I-45, cast their votes almost equally between two local candidates, with Cathy Falkenbach edging Austin Estes by 23 votes. She will fill the office held since 2016 by Rowdy Pruitt, which expires in May of 2027.
