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All American Scholar Award Applications Available Applications are now available to high school seniors for the 2020 All American Scholar Award Program, sponsored by Catholic Life Insurance. The deadline to

Debunking common myths associated with breast cancer

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Cancer claims the lives of millions of people across the globe every year. But the fight against cancer is anything but hopeless, as the World Health Organization notes that between

GAF opens new warehouse, storage facility

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One of Ennis’ largest employers, GAF, is hosting a community ribbon-cutting at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in advance of the opening of their new 250,000 sq. ft. warehouse. The

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Senior named ‘Athlete of Week’

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A Palmer ISD senior received a special honor last week. Allie Bruton, 17, was named Athlete of the Week by ABC-TV Channel 8 Sportscaster Dale Hansen on his popular segment.

Quake shakes Johnson County

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An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale rumbled through Johnson County at 3:21 a.m. Tuesday morning. Reportedly, it was at a depth of three miles and was approximately five

Social Security phone scam making the rounds

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As the holiday season nears, so does the time for phone scams to begin. Scammers do not take time off, but they do seem to increase during the holiday season.

Sibley brothers win ribbons at Tyler swine show

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FFA

A pair of local brothers returned from an FFA competition in Lindale, and in their tow was the difference between a pigsty and an award-winning oinker.

The Spirit of America by 160-voice choir

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EHS CHOIR

Thursday night the Ennis High School choir will present their annual fall musical, “The Spirit of America,” which will take place in the main auditorium. It begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Director Jason Gadberry described the nine-song presentation as featuring “songs from the cultures that make our nation great, from patriotic classics to spirituals, pop songs to lullabies,” he said, “a little bit of everything and something for everyone.”

New faces at Ennis Public Theatre

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THEATRE

The plays are still high-caliber at the Ennis Public Theatre (EPT), 113 N. Dallas St., but some of the faces are new. Managing Director Brianna Roberts and the Board of the EPT recently welcomed husband-and-wife duo Markus Baldwin and Julie Mitchell to the organization as joint artistic directors.