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Dr. Clark-Fass sworn in as EISD trustee

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Dr. Lindsey Clark-Fass was sworn in as a trustee on the EISD school board during a special meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at the Central Offices on W. Knox St. Following her installment vows, officiated by Bill Honza, board member Tommy Aguilar nominated Bill Chapman to serve as vice president in the position held previously by Julie Pierce. He received a unanimous vote.

Give-A-Kid-A-Chance set for Aug. 6

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Just as there will always be people with some needs, meeting the needs of people will never go out of style. At next Saturday’s annual Give-A-Kid-A-Chance project, scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon on Aug. 6, where 1,300 locals will be served by volunteers from organizations, churches and the City of Ennis. GAKAC will take place in the Bardwell Commons on the Ennis H.S. campus.

Summertime Safety: How to keep cool and healthy all summer long

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Schools out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.

Autumn Daze announces Pat Green booked for Oct. 29

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Texans tired of the heat wave can find solace in the headliners booked to appear at the Ennis Autumn Daze 2022, set for Oct. 28-30, when a pair of country music icons will take the stage on the downtown bricked streets. Pat Green, with Gary P. Nunn opening for him, will turn Ennis into a series of Wave-on-Wave country hits.

Com. Perry lauded by TAC

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Hon. Paul Perry, Ellis County Commissioner for Precinct 3 since 2013, was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for five years of pursuing excellence in his county investment education. The TAC recognition took place during June 27-29 Conference of the County Investment Academy held in Galveston.

Sokol Hall discloses large renovations for pool

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Ennis received pleasant news on Monday, July 18, when it was announced the Sokol pool and pool house will undergo a large renovation program that will reopen the city’s only swimming pool that will now be open to the public.

Ellzey bill limits mask mandates

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Texas Republican Congressman Jake Ellzey introduced H.R. 8408 to Congress on Tuesday, July 19, which is referred to as the Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act.

Ellzey, authority belongs to Congress

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“COVID-19 has shown that the power of the executive branch has gotten out of hand. Three letter agencies are using

Ennis murder from 1903 uncovered

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Don Eggart isn’t from Ennis – he lives in South Carolina – but the research he’s undertaken over the last few months has uncovered a sad, if largely unremembered, murder case that took place here in the Bluebonnet City 119 years ago.

Rotary Club in the Sun

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One of the most active civic groups in the community, the Rotary Club of Ennis, held a well-attended event last week at the dedication of new additions at Rotary Park.