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Boil Order for the City of Garrett

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Waxahachie vaccine hub running smoothly

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Now that the U.S. government has access to the COVID-19 vaccine, its rollout is quickly improving in every state, though still hindered by supply. In Ellis County things have accelerated at the hub in Waxahachie.

According to Ennis Fire Marshal Chad Wester, he has witnessed the process at the Country Lane Seniors Community, 122 Park Hill Dr., exit No. 397 at I-35 and 77 on Waxahachie’s south side.

Beasley leads board candidates

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During Tuesday night’s Ennis Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting it was announced that all three board members whose terms expire this spring will all have their named reentered for the May 1 election. The deadline to enter was Friday, Feb. 12.

Central Office Secretary Jami Bonner has received the three applications from Walter Beasley, Bill Chapman and John Erisman.

Congressman Wright passes away at 67

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Republican Ron Wright, who was elected in 2018 and 2020 to serve this area, Texas’ 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, passed away last week at age 67. In July of 2019 he announced he had been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer.

Having succeeded Congressman Joe Barton, from Ennis, he edged Jake Ellzey in the primary and then defeated Democrat Jana Lynne Sanchez. He ran for reelection in 2020, and defeated Stephen Daniel.

Focusing on being heart smart is critical

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February is when it is most natural to think of the classic shape of a heart. And for more reasons than Valentine’s Day, says Ennis Cardiologist, Meg Sullivan, M.D.

Appearing at the exact midpoint of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. Added to that, another reason to think about the human heart is that February has been designated American Heart Month.

According to Dr. Sullivan, it is the perfect time to refocus on staying heart-healthy and giving this important organ the attention it deserves.

Lovia Boyd remembered for her devotion to community

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It’s been five years since Lovia C. Boyd (1931-2002) of Ennis was inducted into the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame in Waxahachie.

The induction of Boyd – “Lovie,” as she was popularly known – was a posthumous recognition of her campaign to ensure public notice for the achievements of Ennis’s black citizens. She’s best known for the crusade she waged 38 years ago to rename Gilmer Street after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Tullos pact extended

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Ennis ISD Superintendent Jay Tullos had his contract officially extended at the Feb. 9 school board meeting. His term as head of schools began on June 3, 2019 after succeeding former Supt. Dr. John Chapman, III, who, himself followed Dr. Bobby C. Burns at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.

Simply put, an additional year was added to his previous five year contract.

Congressman Ron Wright passes at the age of 67

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Ron and Susan Wright shared a deep and abiding relationship with their Lord and Savoir. For that reason, Ron remained stoic in the face of his health challenges and incredibly upbeat about the future of the state and the nation he loved so much.

Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021. His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the presence of their Lord and Savior.

City sidewalk program set to start in March

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Strategic construction of sidewalks in well-traveled areas of downtown is about to begin.

Professional Engineer Edward Green is overseeing the project. In fact, hired two years ago as a project manager, then promoted to Assistant Public Works Director a year later, he was just named Director of Public Works two weeks ago when Robert Bolen retired. Green is no novice to labor in Ennis. He explained, specifically, where and what to expect for residents, especially those who access the Post Office area.

Williams honored 9+ years in health services

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After nine years of distinguished public service as the Director of Health Services for Ennis, Chauncy Williams recently resigned. Alongside his wife, Yolanda, he was honored by elected officials.

His new position is with the City of Dallas as Assistant Director of Health Services. Following nearly a decade of outstanding work, above reproach, the upward move brought great praise at a City Commissioners meeting in the Welcome Center.