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SAGU anxious for students return in fall

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University, the only four year college or university in Ellis County, has announced plans for the return of in-person classes this fall. SAGU, with over 2,000 students, will also start football, volleyball and both mens and women’s soccer practices in August.

Taste the success of the steak & burger bash

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Unwilling to allow the three month coronavirus pandemic to end the school year with a bad taste in their mouth, the Ennis Boys & Girls Clubs annual Steak and Burger Bash will go on as planned on Tuesday, June 2.

Ennis Public Library launches summer reading program

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It’s that time of year for youngsters, teenagers and adults. Reading and stretching the mind in a new, exciting theme at the Ennis Public Library.

Memorial Day, ‘Never Forget!’

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Despite having to abbreviate the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park due to Covid-19 regulations, then canceling to strong storms on Monday, a crowd still gathered in the wind and rain. Ellis County Marine Corp League Commandant Robert Bell, of Ennis, held a gun salute in the rain (left to right) by Corey Bonnell (Waxahachie), Dane Williams (Ennis), Glen Parker (Red Oak) and both Robert Gillentine and Eddie Salazar, of Ennis.

Protecting Ennis seniors with great care

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A new virus that threatened to do mighty harm has effected many and has been blamed for the deaths of 13 people in Ellis County. Most of those who have succumbed due to at least some coronavirus effects, have been senior citizens, whose health systems had already been compromised.

Marching band given ok to practice by UIL

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Pacing back and forth like caged polka bands forced to miss Ennis on Memorial Day weekend, members of the Ennis High School marching band are driven by an innate beat for performing.

Banking on history: A look back at 1883 Ennis

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The old Ennis National Bank Building, 110 W. Ennis Ave., seen here in an architectural drawing and a recent photo, was built in 1883 by town pioneer Joseph Baldridge. More on its history is contained in the document to the right. The check from 1890 was made out to Lawrence Daffan, early railroad superintendent and father of local writer Katie Daffan. The National Bank check and the card of historical documentation were owned and framed by Johnny Henry and presented to the Ennis Welcome Center by his daughter Leslie Henry. (Courtesy of Gina Rokas).

Minutes Matter: Don’t put heart health on hold

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Meg Sullivan, MD, Cardiologist

Maintaining health, safety during pandemic

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Teresa Mooney, ERMC

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Just in time for spring and summer migration, hand-painted, customized bird-houses are available now through June 30 at the new Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St.