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A timeline of the morning of September 11, 2001

On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes bound for California. The planes departed from airports in Boston; Newark, NJ; and Washington, D.C. September 11 would become an infamous date in American and world history, and the events of that day would forever change the world. As the world commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the following timeline, courtesy of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, can help people fully understand how events unfolded on that late-summer morning two decades ago.

The Pentagon Memorial

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At 9:37 a.m. on September 11, 2001, five hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. All 53 passengers and six crew members perished in the crash, and an additional 125 military and civilian personnel on the ground were killed in the fire caused by the crash.

A life of service is its own reward

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Leave it to someone who has spent their life on the frontlines to recognize others who are called to clean up the mess that is sometimes humanity.

A man who did plenty of good in his years of service, Ed Lane does Ennis proud. The retired Army First Sergeant, 73, was born here, educated here – and was a member of the last graduating class of Carver High School (1967). He spoke this week of the role that First Responders play in American society.

The 9/11 Memorial

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Among the more indelible images to emerge on September 11, 2001 was the sight of two planes crashing into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. Still photos and video footage of those planes flying into the Twin Towers were the first images of the attacks many Americans saw, and no one who watched events unfold that morning will ever forget those images.

Ferris resident hits million dollar Mega prize

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A Ferris resident recently claimed a second-tier Mega Millions prize worth $1 million. The winner, who has elected to remain anonymous, chose their numbers and played the game for the draw on August 31.  The ticket was purchased at Jaxx Fuel #8, located on North Highway 45, in Ferris. The winner was a Quick Pick that matched all five of the numbers drawn (8-14-31-58-68), just not the Mega. To win the Mega Millions jackpot, players must match all six numbers drawn including the Mega Ball.

Citizens Accused 09/08/2021

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Keshun Lynn Biscoe, 30, Ennis. Credit card or debit card abuse, fraud use/possess identifying info # items LT 5, theft property GT=$100LT$750. Booked on 09/01/2021 by Ennis PD. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Ennis band keeps pace at the pinnacle

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In a rare example of protracted pride, the Ennis High School marching band has kept pace at the pinnacle. They have now attained 1st Division Superior ratings in 45 consecutive years. The University Interscholastic League reveals that Ennis has reached 1st Division in the marching contest in 63-of-64 years.

Runoff set in State Rep race

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Conservative Republicans, John Wray and Brian Harrison, advanced from Tuesday’s race for State Representative in District 10 to a runoff on a yet to be announced date.

A table for 13

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Many establishments across the country have been honoring the 13 American soldiers who died a week ago in Kabul, Afghanistan. Patriotic place-settings and American flags recognize their service and the ultimate price they paid in rescuing countrymen. Ennis Chick-fil-A General Manager April Teubner submitted her photo taken from their lobby. She has been the GM since they opened in November of 2019. Courtesy Photo/April Teubner

Candidate forum comes to Ennis, Sept. 7

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Area citizens are invited to attend an in-person forum with the two Republican candidates, John Wray and Brian Harrison, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Champions Club in Ennis at the Texas Motorplex. Admission is free, though seating is limited.