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Ennis band marches on

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Live bands can do, marching bands can do better, and nothing signals that school’s in session like the sound of snare drums. It’s that time of year again as Gary Goodwin and the Ennis Marching Band has already begun preparing the coming season.

Teachers go back to school

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Ennis teachers, staff and administration packed the auditorium on Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, for an energetic convocation. There were approximately 900 in attendance. Kicking off the start of the new school year was an inspiring, keynote speaker, a former coach in college and the NFL, Daron K. Roberts.

Three fast food franchises coming to Ennis

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Three convenient cuisine eateries are coming to Ennis, each at active thoroughfares. Current and future growth are evident in their choice of locations.

Beto rally Sunday in Waxahachie

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Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke will make his only Ellis County campaign appearance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, in downtown Waxahachie.

St. Thomas hopeful in vibrant new priest

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One of the oldest churches in Ennis, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, began a refreshing new era when Father Julian Borda assumed the shepherding role as fulltime priest six weeks ago.

Ennis recording artist launches new song

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Brandon Hixson continues to touch and move people with his gift of storytelling through music, his collaboration with other musical talents and his extraordinary take on Christian rock inspired by his pop background and influences.

Residents recall lore and legend

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Ennisites aren’t strangers to success, and many have gone on to achieve fame and fortune. Dr. Red Duke, the noted surgeon and television host, grew up in Ennis, Ed Whitacre, Jr., former CEO for AT&T and General Motors, was born here and graduated from EHS and TV producer Bob Banner was also from Ennis. The city also attracts celebrity visitors. Singer Reba McEntire performed at a local concert a few years ago while actress Morgan Fairchild regularly attends the Bluebonnet Trails Festival.

Strategies that can improve reading comprehension

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Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science.

How much should a backpack weigh?

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Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize backpacks to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the trade.

Ellis County Sheriff ’s Office, SPCA of Texas Host Free Pet Vaccine Clinic

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WHAT: In partnership with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, the SPCA of Texas is hosting a free pet vaccination clinic, with rabies, DAPPv and FVRCP vaccinations plus microchips, all donated by Merck and Petco Love, to help curb the spread of preventable diseases and illnesses in pets living in Ellis County. The free vaccines are made possible through Merck and Petco Love’s national vaccination initiative, which is providing 1 million free pet vaccines to its existing animal welfare partners, including the SPCA of Texas, for family pets in need.