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Concert Wednesday at First Presbyterian

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The First Presbyterian Church of Ennis, 210 N. McKinney, is hosting a special organ/piano concert in recognition of the Lenten season on Wednesday, March 29th at noon in the church’s facilities.

Performance earns Rice teachers incentive funds

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Twenty-eight Rice ISD teachers were celebrated for earning more than $492,000 from the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) for their performance in the 2022-2023 school year. This number has grown notably from the nineteen who were awarded last year.

Trails blooming throughout April

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Freshly printed, the Garden Club maps for the best seeing of what made the Texas legislature name Ennis the Bluebonnet City of Texas, can be picked up at Welcome Center seven days a week in April. Members of the GC will serve as guides all month-long for groups and buses from downtown.

Locals excited about Bluebonnet Market’s 10th anniversary

As the 10th anniversary of the Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market gets underway, opening April 1st through October, residents and visitors alike are looking forward to the vendor stalls for fresh vegetables, fruits and all manner of locally grown and packaged foods.

Bluebonnet Trails Festival, April 14-16

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Great entertainment for all ages awaits during the annual peak of the bluebonnet season, April 14-16, in downtown Ennis. The stage is set for musicians and bands on Friday night, all-day Saturday and Sunday. Plus, vendors and fresh food and sweets, as well as beverages.

EISD Academic student teams advance

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GW Mahone four top finishes, five others with two

City plans for the future

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Laying the groundwork for 5-10 year plans

Garden club blooms bright in April

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Pat Warren spurs group’s growth, monthly programs

Lake Bardwell bridge work continues

Texas Department of Transportation continues repairing the Bardwell Reservoir bridge, moving from preventative work on the substructure below and top sections of the bridge to substantially improving rail-work.

Ellis County ballot includes more races

Spring elections in Ellis County will take place on Saturday, May 6, with most cities participating in mayoral or council or commissioner positions up for a vote, with many school board races already announced. Early voting dates run from April 24-29 and May 1-2.