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Presbyterian Church organ dedication a hit June 12th

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The First Presbyterian Church of Ennis, 210 N. McKinney, hosted a dedication concert for a new Allen pipe organ on June 12th at 4 p.m. A reception followed in the church’s Clarke hall.

Parched earth

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A year after experiencing a mild summer, one that, in Ennis, was entirely in double-digits, the current hot season has brought a series of scorching days in triple-digits.

Taming the tension Tullos talks security on Ennis’ 11 campuses

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Recent shootings have prompted the review of campus safety across the nation. Even an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, who had completed security training two months prior, revealed that even a fortress is not immune to outsiders on a mission.

Ellzey, colleagues, offer Lone Star restitution

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Last Friday, June 17, District 6 Congressman Jake Ellzey joined his Texas colleague Pat Fallon in introducing the Lone Star Reimbursement Act. This legislation would require the Department of Defense to reimburse the State of Texas for the costs of Operation Lone Star incurred in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

Waving Stars and Stripes

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From Purple Mountain Majesties to the Amber Waves of Grain, America is the Beautiful. She celebrates 246 years on July 4th. Ennis resident and hay bale artist, Jim Anderson, has parlayed a trio of round bales into a patriotic expression on Sugar Ridge Road. It is located off of FM 813 near Bristol. Submitted Photo/Jim Anderson

Beloved local server remembered

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A high-spirited woman known locally as a server at a popular restaurant died suddenly last week and her effervescent personality is being mourned across the city.

Three apt. complexes near fall leasing

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A decade without any housing or apartment additions in Ennis, has witnessed a number of new neighborhoods near the junior and senior high campuses and others along I-45. Spyglass Apartments broke ground and quickly sold out 192 units on W. Ennis at Jeter Dr.

Old stories from the Ennis News, other papers

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For today’s installment of Town Topics, I’m sharing a few news item of local interest from the Ennis Daily News as well as from other papers that carried stories on the Bluebonnet City and its residents.

Texas program seeks Bird Cities

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Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), partners in the Bird City Texas program (BCT), are now accepting applications from communities that wish to receive Bird City Texas certification.

Joffre named Ferris HS principal

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Ferris ISD Superintendent James Hartman introduced Lee Joffre as the new Principal of Ferris High School. Joffre comes to Bricktown with twenty-two years of experience in education, from teaching to campus administration as well as superintendent.