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Five EISD compete in speech, academics

Ennis ISD entered 22 students in the event, with five placing at the UIL Speech and Academic invitational tournament. Held in Joshua, 40 different schools were represented, forming a tough field of competition.

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Italy ISD sets pace with 4-day week

Italy, the biggest little small town in Texas (pop. 2,000), pronounces their city of five letters as though it has four (IT-lee). This week their School Board of Trustees did similarly when they voted 7-0 to reduce their instructional school week from five to four days beginning in the fall.

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American Heart Month is coming, get a jumpstart on being heart healthy!

February, the month of hearts and love is quickly approaching. But this February, instead of Valentines, think about giving your own heart some love during American Heart Month. This special month, celebrated each year, was started by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1963. Let’s get a little jump start on American Heart Month and start a discussion about the risk factors for heart disease and how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle!

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Ennis responds to 4-day week

“We will continue to monitor the four-day week trend that has quickly come about in Texas. While I do have several concerns with this concept, I feel it is an individual community and school district decision. The local stakeholders know what is best for their students and education.

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Local jeweler builds on customer service

nWynn’s 5-star difference includes great choice in rings

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Avalon flag ceremony has special moment

Thursday in small-town Avalon, the dedication of a new flag pole at the Avalon Water Department was deemed a special moment for those attending.

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Sam Houston’s secretary was pioneering Ennis citizen

Although his name isn’t on the Texas Historical Commission marker erected at Myrtle Cemetery in 1980, a well-known player in our state’s history is among distinguished citizens interred there.

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Ennis duo places fourth in debate

A pair of Ennis High School students placed fourth at the District 14-5A CX-Debate last week in Terrell.

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Ellis County Singers perform locally, Sunday, Feb. 5

The Ellis County Singers of Waxahachie are to perform at Ennis’ First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. McKinney St., in a concert planned for 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.5.