The Ennis News

Falling in Love with Fall

The annual Hay Maze, complete with a larger, more challenging labyrinth, is ready for day or evening fun at the corner of NW Main Street and Baylor at the North Plaza. Creative square and round bales surround the maze, and includes an expanded Pumpkin Patch for family photo opps. The exhibit is open through the month of October and is well-lit for children and families.

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Casillas seeks School Board re-election

Candido “Candi” Casillas, who served on the Ennis School Board two years ago, has tossed his name in the hat as a candidate for re-election on Nov. 3.

A retired engineering manager, he worked for Texas Instruments and retired from S.T. Microelectronic in Carrollton. He was in the semiconductor industry for 30 years. Casillas (Kah-SEE-yahs) also taught chemistry and physics at Ennis High School and has a lifetime Texas Science Teachers certification and a Master’s degree in chemistry.

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Fire truck restoration revving up

EDITOR’S NOTE: The information that last week a 1927 Ennis fire truck was moved from a fire station on the outskirts of the city to the main station downtown inspired many questions about its history. The following 2017 Ennis News story is one of many articles about it in this paper and is reprinted here for readers’ interest.

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BOLDEN IS GOLDEN: PALMER DRUBS EAGLES

A week after a disappointing 29-28 overtime loss at Rice in which Palmer (5-1) lost their top two quarterbacks to injury, they bounced back with a vengeance in a 58-13 rout of Mildred (2-4).

Palmer scored on their first six possessions and didn’t ease up until the fourth quarter. Against Rice they built a 22-7 halftime lead. Three times they marched to within the shadow of the goal post without finishing. In the closing minutes they were turned away inside the one. This time they took no prisoners.

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LIONS INSIDER

Ennis’ running game was on point Friday night. Gaining over 400 yards against a good Red Oak defense spoke well of the new O-Line and surprising cohesion for the first game.

Dee Johnson (12-150, 1 TD), Collin Drake (91 yds) and Davion Beasley (9- 131, 3 TD’s) did the Lion’s share of the damage.

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ERMC strongly encourages community to get vaccinated for flu season

To minimize the spread of influenza this fall and winter, Ennis Regional Medical Center is encouraging all employees, medical personnel and community members to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older, with any age-appropriate flu vaccine.

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Social distancing and Halloween

Halloween is a unique day each year when people gather together for parties, parades and of course, trick-or-treating. October 31 is a day that most children eagerly await each year because it means an opportunity to don a costume and come home with bags full of sweet treats.

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Community giving starts at school

When people want to give back, many look to support national charities and other causes that they hold near and dear. Certainly these are worthwhile causes. However, giving back on a local level is a great way to help the people you see every day.

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The risk factors for breast cancer

No two women are the same. But when it comes to breast cancer, women from all walks of life share various risk factors for a disease that the World Health Organization indicates is the most frequent cancer among women.