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EISD cancels school board election

Unopposed, Beard, Dr. Fass win new terms

EBA/ESA prepare to ‘play ball’

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Nowhere in Ennis are more youth involved in athletics than at Bluebonnet Park every spring and summer. While the Parks & Recreation Department does plenty to keep up the fields and facilities, it is the leadership of Trevor Wilhoite and a team of adults who comprise the Ennis Baseball and Ennis Softball associations who manage the age-level leagues who get the credit.

City begins divesting from QIPP program

Ties with four nursing homes severed

Timeline for city manager hire defined

Ennis’ search for a permanent city manager is nearing fruition this spring. A report out of City Hall points to a February 28 deadline for interested applicants to submit resumes.

Opal Lee inspires, illuminates history

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A handful of businesses, organizations and sponsors, including the George Washington Carver Alumni Association, presented an inspiring Black History Program as a fundraiser on Sunday, February 16.

Economic Development secures interim director

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Joe Newman has been hired to serve as interim director of the Ennis Economic Development Corporation. A native of Ennis who also graduated from Ennis High School, Newman has an impressive acumen for the job as he has been in the EDC field since 1979.

He follows Jim Wehmeier, who left the post to accept an offer from the city of Princeton, Texas, 75 miles north of Ennis.

Pegasus Chevrolet announces grand reopening

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New showroom, expanded service bays reflect ‘Here to Stay’ theme

Homestead Exemption bill increased in Austin

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement on Thursday after the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 4, which increases the Homestead Exemption to $140,000 ($150,000 for seniors), and Senate Joint Resolution 2, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston.

Ennis Retired School Personnel holds February meeting

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Ennis Retired School Personnel Association learned about one aspect of the many facets of the advanced vocational programs happening in Ennis High School.

Two seats open on EISD school board

Ennis ISD will have two open seats on the school board of trustees this spring, and both incumbents have applied for another term according to the Central Offices downtown.