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Citizens Accused

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People and places: Ennis in review

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Ennis outlook promises expected growth

Ennis is experiencing continued growth in population as more people are moving into the city. Managing that growth for city government, utilities and housing takes a dedicated team to analyze

Musical event showed Ennis at its best

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Two new Ellis County residents and their friends enjoyed the Blue on Main program that took place recently, but more than that, the citizens said they were encouraged by the

12 Angry Men playing to sellout crowds

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Bill Rhoten lit the fuse on a classic thriller when 12 Angry Men opened last week at Theatre Rocks. The 1957 courtroom drama has four more dates, Saturday, June 22,

Farm Service Agency county committee accepting nominations

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on Friday, June 14, 2019. Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated

Winifred Estes

Winifred Estes, of Ennis, born November 22, 1928, passed away on June 16, 2019, at the age of 90.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin Stewart, of Waxahachie, and Laurie DesVignes, of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: Nathan Stewart, Saraya Stewart, Bethany Klein, Anique Stewart, Daniel Stewart; and great grandchildren: Liam Stewart and Emberley Stewart.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

Local students awarded scholarships

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The Ennis Retired School Personnel Association is proud to announce their 2019 scholarship recipients, Micaela Arriaga and Madison Coplen. Micaela’s parents are Ubaldo and Kathy Arriaga. Micaela plans to attend Navarro College. Her goal is to become an elementary school teacher. Madison is the daughter of Maria and the late Billy Coplen. She plans to attend Stephen F. Austin to work toward a degree in elementary education.

Around Town

VFW Grand Reopening

Ennis Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7106 will celebrate the official grand reopening of their canteen and game room on June 22 at 3100 N. I-45. The public and is invited to check out the new changes. VFW continues their practice of providing free hair cuts for vets at 10 a.m. on the last Sunday (June 29) of every month. Call 972-875-8576 for additional information.

Indian Trails Master Naturalist Presentation

Why so angry?

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Now playing before sold out crowds at Theatre Rocks is the 1957 classic, “12 Angry Men.” Superlative acting abounds as a jury battles pre-judging a character on trial for murder. The three-act play continues at 7:30 p.m. this weekend, June 21 and 22, and the final weekend on June 28, 29 and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Visit http://www.theatrerocks.com to reserve your seats for an intense thriller. Watch for a feature story in this weekend’s Ennis News.