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Death in Ennis

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One of the most tragic events in Ennis history took place in the late spring of 1911 when a man facing a divorce suit shot and killed his neighbor and alleged rival in a downtown hardware store.

Different types of chocolate to give this Valentine’s Day

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Chocolate is a popular gift on Valentine’s Day. According to the Nielsen Company, Valentine’s Day is the third busiest holiday for chocolate sales, following Halloween and Easter.

Origins of the heart-shaped chocolate box

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Hearts abound on February 14, and few symbols (and gifts) are more widely associated with a holiday than heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are with Valentine’s Day.

Bell makes Dean’s List

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Ennis graduate Sarah Bell was named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University in Longview. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.

Navigate around these winter hazards

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Fresh snowfall can bring a hush over any landscape and, temporarily at least, create a perfect picture scene. As idyllic as such landscapes can be, snow-covered sledding hills can pose various threats to outdoor lovers’ health and safety.

New Ennis apartments underway

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Giving rise to the growing demand for housing in the area are three separate apartment complexes in Ennis. The newest site just poured concrete slabs this week.

Ennis PD catch thieves red-handed

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Ennis Police arrested two adult males attempting to steal a bulldozer on Saturday evening, Jan. 29, at 1405 S. Interstate Highway 45 on the southbound service road.

EPD respond to exchange of gunfire

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Reports of shots fired between two individuals in the 300 block of W. Tyler St. led EPD police to open an investigation of the incident.

Dancers with Benefits

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A line-up card comprised of area dance teams, headlined by Ennis’ own, Ellis County Commissioner Lane Grayson and his sister-in-law, Danceworks owner, Julie Grayson, will be raising funds for the Texas Baptist Children’s Home at the Feb. 5 Dancing With The Ellis County Stars benefit.

Local author celebrates book anniversary

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Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the publication of an influential book by a local writer and correspondent for this paper, Randy Bryan Bigham. The book, Lucile – Her Life by Design, was originally released in January 2012. Some 310 pages, it is a biography of the British couturier Lucile whose designs set the pace of Edwardian era fashion, revolutionizing the dressmaking industry through her innovative publicity and marketing ventures. The book contains over 300 illustrations, many in color.