May will bring warmer weather, spring flowers and a two-person mayoral ballot for the City of Ennis. Trevor J. Wilhoite added his name to the hat to go along with incumbent, Angeline Juenemann, who had previously announced she was seeking a second, four-year term.
Ennis City Commissioner of Ward 1 had a lone candidate file by Friday’s Feb. 12 deadline. According to City Secretary Angie Wade, only William L. Pruitt, II, who lives on F.M. 1181 east of I-45 on Creechville Road, applied to compete.
The Polar Bear Plunge was a fad five years ago where people were dunked in a five-gallon bucket of ice water as a fundraising ploy. Some, however, have found a number of benefits from limited swims in frigid waters, preferably at 41 degrees or warmer.
One of Ennis’ longtime, most storied citizens, James “Red” Sanders, downtown barber, 81, passed away on Feb. 5. Known for his signature white cowboy hat, personality and humor, the story-teller both told them and was the subject of many himself.
After last year’s coronavirus-shortened 10-6 season, third year Ennis Head Coach Karah Kinder is fielding a softball team that is both young and experienced in key positions that could translate into a playoff contender in District 14-5A.
Coaches like things as orderly as rows of corn. The past week has seen the weather mess up the best made plans, enough to wipe out games through Friday, Feb. 19. The University Interscholastic League stepped in to buy a few days, though it only serves as putting a lid on a blender.
In a season finale that witnessed four early lead changes before Corsicana went on a scoring spree to control the lead, it was Ennis who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the closing seconds.
Senior Shooting Guard Ryan Zaidle poured in 19 points during a 71-43 rout of Rice and then tossed in a pair of threes, grabbed four rebounds and made two steals as Palmer ended the season with a 56-27 pasting of Kemp.
Sophomore Grant Gilmore led Ennis to an 88-49 blowout of Cleburne last week. The 5’11 guard poured in a team-high 16 points, nine in the second half, as the Lions finished third in the district with a 7-5 record.
