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Make the most of your staycation with these activities

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Staycations have grown in popularity in recent years. A 2018 poll from YouGov Omnibus found that 53 percent of the more than 100,000 participants had taken a staycation at some point, proving that forgoing traditional vacations for relaxing respites in the comfort of home is a wildly popular trend.

How religous organizations are confronting social distancing

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Paying it forward

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The Ennis Chamber of Commerce prepared food for the Ennis Police Dept as a Thank you for their service. The meal consisted of smoked brisket donated by First State Bank, smoked by Jay Cruzan of Caliber Voice and Data with the help of Brian Pierce, husband of Chamber Board Chairman Julie Pierce. Tea provided by Julia Browning of J Browning Realty, bread by Karen Buckley with Century 21 Judge Fite, Bluebonnet City Grill provided cole slaw and potato salad, and cakes and cream cheese rolls baked by Jeannette Patak, Chamber President.

How to exercise during the pandemic

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Memories

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Both of these fire trucks, along with a third, helped fight a 1943 blaze that killed 17 year old Roland Rider.

Facts and stats on John Rowe

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A recurring question was asked about the namesake of the John Rowe building on Dallas Street, just off the Avenue. I have written about him before, as has Sugar Glaspy of the Ennis Historical Society. And on this page, local genealogist Bobbie Dlabaj turned up some good information not very long ago. Here is her letter in its entirety in which she discusses her exploration into Rowe:

ERMC shines light on National Nurses Month

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A collaborative effort by Ennis Regional Medical Center and the American Nurses Association (ANA) will celebrate National Nurses Month in May. It is an expanded recognition of the positive impact nurses have on the health and well-being of the extended community.

Grayson talks gov’t control during virus

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Media reports continuing to endorse the lockdown of America were supported by a Yahoo poll that said the majority of the country clearly backs to stay home policies of the last month. Meanwhile the Department of Labor indicates over 33.5 million are now unemployed.

Building on reputation in downtown

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What was a wobbly eyesore, a three-story brick building that had lost its facade while searching for a buyer, has found its Cinderella story.

Dog park nearing summer finish

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Area residents are not the only ones who have been cooped up and are looking to get outside to do business. Announced over a year ago to a hugely positive response, the downtown Puppy Patch is close to becoming a reality for man’s best friend.