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Businesses of yesteryear

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These photos from the Ennis Historical Society’s collection archived at the Ennis Public Library show Tyra’s Nickel Store on S.W. Main St. (left) in the early 1900s and the Thomas Shoe Store in 1918.

Ennis News’ Memories page turns 3

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It’s now been a little more than three years since the Memories page was started by former Ennis News General Managers Dylan Brossette and Justin Tubbs and five years this month since I returned to this publication after editing Ennis NOW magazine. I was grateful to Dylan and Justin for including me in the transition from a daily paper to a bi-weekly. As a writer and lover of history, it’s been fulfilling to help in my small way. They believed having a place for history in the revamped Ennis News was important, and General Manager Nikki Cohan has continued supporting my work.

The loyal soldier

The loyal soldier is similar to the “elder son” in Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son. His very loyalty to strict meritocracy to his own entitlement, to obedience and loyalty to his father keeps him from the very “celebration” that the same father has prepared even though he begs the son to come to the feast (Luke 15:25-32). We have no indication he ever came! What a judgement this is on first stage religion, and it comes straight from the boss.

Following his victory

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Following his victory to serve as judge over the new County Court at Law No. 3, Joe Gallo (right) and his family - son Anthony, left, wife Lisa (center) and daughter Sicilia celebrate with supporters. 

Coronavirus addressed by Ellis County Judge Little

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Ellis County Judge Todd Little issued a “Statement on COVID-19” to county residents on Tuesday and, as local Health Authority and Emergency Management Director, his words reflect both good and cautious news.

EPT puts on Victorian comedy

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Rehearsals are underway at the Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St., for the March 20 debut of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, the classic Victorian era British comedy. The two-act play will be directed by Julie Mitchell and will be performed weekends through April 5.

Mayor proclaims April 1, Wear Purple Day

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Ennis Mayor Angie Juenemann has proclaimed Wednesday, April 1 as “Wear Purple” day in honor of the Relay for Life efforts to combat cancer.

Super Tues. races get early voting start

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Ellis County voters took advantage of eleven days in February to cast their ballots prior to Super Tuesday’s March 3 election day. Known as a Republican stronghold, there were 16,382 votes submitted, 12,660 of them by registered Republicans. The remaining 3,722 were from Democrats.

Around Town

Fish Fry at the SOKOL Activity Center

Ferris ISD police adding four-legged officer

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Ferris Independent School District police force will have a new, four-legged addition to the team. Storm, a mix between a Labrador Retriever and a pit bull, has been commissioned to work with officer, Levie Smith.