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Memorial Day ceremonies set for May 30

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Area residents as well as military veterans are invited to attend two Memorial Day ceremonies in Ennis on Monday, May 30. The first is slated for Ennis Veterans Park at 11 a.m., the second is part of a new, national initiative, called Taps Across America, at 3 p.m., at Pierce Park, 200 NW Main St., in downtown Ennis.

Family searches through photos of Czech history

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This weekend the coveted Ennis Polka Festival takes place and events from a parade to street dancing to food and fun , both downtown and at the various Czech halls, mark this 55-year-old celebration.

Area honors students at ACU

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Abilene Christian University released their Spring 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll, and among its approximately 1,200 honor students were 15 from Ellis County.

Costs covered, benefits widespread for growth

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Two areas in Ennis will benefit from an approved decision on May 17 to install lift stations. Simply put, a lift station pushes wastewater uphill until it can catch a downward slope where gravity flow will once again be applied towards the treatment plant.

How to make grilling healthier

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Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods.

Ennis Garden Club announces Yards of the Season

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The Ennis Garden Club has announced the 2022 Spring Yards of the Season. The Yards of the Season are selected three times a year: Spring, Summer, and Fall. The yards, nominated by members of the Ennis Garden Club, are selected in each of the four EISD school districts. Homes are chosen using the following criteria: curb appeal, neatness, seasonal landscaping, use of perennials, and owner involvement.

How to prepare for drought in advance

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Drought is becoming a more frequent problem. According to NASA, the last 20 years have produced some of the driest conditions in the American west on record. When drought occurs, it is now more severe and pervasive than it once was, which underscores the importance of planning for drought before it occurs.

Leaders parting, new-look favorable

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Commencing the opening of the redesigned Ennis City Hall on Tuesday was the first occasion to conduct the business of the City Commission in the new chambers. A standing room only crowd at the start was onhand for several positive comings and goings.

Memories page supporter makes history herself

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Ennis history enthusiast Henrietta Novotny (left), a regular reader of this column, and her friend, writer Karen Witte, are pictured here as they look over several of the many scrapbooks that Novotny compiled during her time as a shop owner in Ennis for over three decades.

Vernor third at State in discuss

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Ennis junior thrower, Heath Vernor, finished third at the Class 5A Track & Field State Championships in Austin last week. His discus sailed 185’9” at the University of Texas Mike A. Myers Track Stadium. At 6’4, it was the second consecutive year to qualify for the state tourney.