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Ennis Regional Medical Center names 2020 Mercy Award Winner

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Ennis, Texas – Ennis Regional Medical Center recently announced that Terri Allen has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded...to continue this story subscribe to The Ennis News at www.ennisdailynews.com

Anthony tabbed interim police chief

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While North is a direction, to David Anthony, South is home. Specifically, the home-grown Ennis native, just named the interim Chief of Police by City Manager Marty Nelson, is as happy as a boy with a slingshot in a heaven of greenhouses. “I was born and raised Ennis-proud,” he said this week after receiving the mantle following the resignation of Police Chief Andy Harvey.

Police Chief Harvey resigns, Anthony named interim

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Ennis City Manager Marty Nelson announced on July 3 the unexpected resignation of Police Chief Andy Harvey. Hired the first week in February, his five months in office led him to another police department. Deputy Chief of Police David Anthony will take over the leadership of the department in the interim.

Anthony tabbed interim police chief

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While North is a direction, to David Anthony, South is home. Specifically, the home-grown Ennis native, just named the interim Chief of Police by City Manager Marty Nelson, is as happy as a boy with a slingshot in a heaven of greenhouses.

Tabernacle Worship finishes new album

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Tabernacle Worship releases their new album “Scars” on July 24 via on-line stream.

TEA issues guidelines for safe start of school

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Officials of the Texas Education Agency have announced comprehensive guidelines for students to return to school, prioritizing their health and safety while ensuring that students receive quality instruction, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.

Ethan Ramirez

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Former Palmer cross country runner, Ethan Ramirez, who ran XC and track as a Bulldog, has enjoyed an outstanding career at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. He earned his team’s 2020 most improved award and earned academic all-conference.

Brooke Robinson

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Playing off-season volleyball for three straight years has prepared Ennis senior Brooke Robinson for her swan-song season on the hardcourt. A 5’7” defensive specialist, she is contending for the libero (lib-AIR-oh) position, which is critical to stopping scoring-runs by the opponent, or sparking the offense with passes to the setter. She has suited up for both the Bandits Volleyball Club and the Texas Advantage for three years.

The house that Joe built

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A stone’s throw from progress lies history. Ennis ISD’s expansion of facilities on the site of the old Lions Stadium and gymnasium almost a decade ago originally threatened the nearby Novy House but its owner, Mary Ann Lamkin, stood firm. Although in time she sold sections of her land to accommodate the current site of Jack Lummus Intermediate, she never considered selling her historic home.

SPCA of Texas acquires Ellis County SPCA

The SPCA of Texas is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ellis County SPCA, effective July 1, 2020. The transaction includes acquiring the property and one building, as well as assuming the responsibilities for animal sheltering and returns to owner or adoptions for 1,500 loose and stray animals in Ellis County each year.