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Area city races decided

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Leadership positions in a handful of local races were determined on May 7, including several in Palmer and Italy, all of them involving downto-the-wire voting.

Incumbents reap added school board terms

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Three of the five school districts in the primary coverage area of The Ennis News had school board candidates running unopposed on the May 7 ballot. Subsequently, all of them were awarded a new term. Palmer voters chose two from a field of three while Avalon will hold their election in the fall.

Commission meetings move to City Hall

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After over 2 years of holding city commission meetings in the Bluebonnet Room at the new Welcome Center, City Commission will begin conducting the business of Ennis at the renovated City Hall on Tuesday, May 17.

EHS Symphonic bands hit highest notes

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Ennis High School continues to roll out what is seemingly an endless river of talented musicians, both individually and in groups. Add more to the list as two Symphonic Bands racked up more accolades at the recent UIL Concert and Sightreading Competition at Duncanville High School.

Ennis writer receives surprise gift

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A surprise was received in the mail last week when local freelance writer Randy Bryan Bigham, a contributor of features and historical pieces to The Ennis News, opened a gift as payment for his services as consultant on a book.

ERMC provides free sports physicals

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Supporting the physical needs of Ennis students in need of a sports physical, the Ennis Regional Medical Center completed physicals for over 110 incoming seventh grade student athletes, boys and girls, during May 2-3.

‘Polka history’ recalled by local woman

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The National Polka Festival Weekend that’s coming up soon draws thousands of visitors each year, everyone eager to sample the traditional food, drink, dance and all the other aspects of Czechoslovakian culture symbolized by the event.

How to beat the travel crowds this Memorial Day weekend

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Summer travel figures to pick up as the world returns to relative normalcy after two-plus years of living under the cloud of COVID-19. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and this year the roads figure to be as busy as ever.

DO JUST ONE THING

One of the best ways to improve your car's fuel efficiency is to anticipate when you will need to stop. After looking ahead and seeing where traffic has stopped, coasting and safely braking can really save gas. Aggressive drivers who brake suddenly can actually burn 20% more fuel. Another tip is to use your air conditioner sparingly. On nice days, when you're driving at low speeds, open the windows or open the vents. You should use the air conditioner only as needed when driving on highways. Opening windows at high speeds creates drag, which decreases fuel efficiency.

What to know about taking a year off school

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Over the last two years, people from all walks of life have reevaluated their priorities in the face of a global pandemic. That reevaluation has led some students to take a break from school.