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Indian Trails Master Naturalist Presentation

Indian Trails Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist will host a program presentation by Rebecca Shumacher, titled The Beneficial Bat - Myth and Misinformation Busting. The event will be held on

Activities at Ennis Golden Circle

Ennis Golden Circle meets Monday through Friday of each week, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1700 N. Floyd St., in Ennis. To request a calendar of events, simply

Corsicana Quilt Guild Meets

Corsicana Quilt Guild meets the first Monday of each month at the Church of Christ at Westhill, 2300 Hwy 22 W., Corsicana. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. and the

Speech and academic team earns first place

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Ennis High School students who form the speech and academic team, won their first tournament against other schools over the weekend in Mabank. This year’s squad is short in numbers

Homelessness exists within Ennis

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It is a problem that is mostly invisible in small towns. In large urban areas like Dallas and Ft. Worth, the problem is much more visible, and budgets are allocated

Ghosts of Ennis and Ellis County

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Ennis is different than many towns in that there are few stories of reputed ghosts connected to the city’s old residences and public buildings. The Raphael House is alleged to be haunted by the ghosts of two former occupants, and is likely the best known case of apparitions in a historic home in the Bluebonnet City. A recounting of the Raphael hauntings will appear on this page in next Sunday’s issue.

More scary Ennis tales

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Since Halloween these days is so often not just about scary stories but also about tales of mayhem and murder, I decided to include a few briefs referencing some local killings from the 1950s that manage to spook even all these years later.

Of mice and men

In 1940 an Ennis resident named Herb Justman claimed he was in possession of the remains of the “oldest mouse” in America. According to the United Press, which syndicated the story, Justman was displaying the skeleton of a mouse along with documentation that it has been kept since Jan. 2, 1877. How’s that for weirdness?

Farmers Market coordinator named

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CITY

The City of Ennis recently welcomed A’Lara Kaye Smith as Farmers Market and events coordinator.

A Texas Tech University graduate, Smith said she has found her niche in the Bluebonnet City.

“So far I am in love with both this town and my coworkers,” Smith told the Ennis News. “I am very excited to be a part of a team that cares so much about their community. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for both me and the city of Ennis.”

Her colleagues feel the same.

Theatre Rocks is beaming a golden glow

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THEATRE

On Golden Pond, a classic that received 10 academy award nominations, offers a beautiful, thoughtful look at an aging love. Written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Bill Rhoten, it is now playing at Theatre Rocks in Ennis.

First of all, with Lisa Rosewell of Waxahachie and Bill Walker of Red Oak playing the long-married Ethel and Norman Thayer, you know you are in for a stellar show.

CCPD Prop. A essential to Ennis

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SAFETY

Proposition A, critical to fighting crime in Ennis, is expected to be a ballot focus when area voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting on the subject begins Monday, Oct. 21.