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The Ennis News

Daily Horoscope 07/21/2021

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Do your research and put everything in its place before you move into high gear. Time is on your side. Feeling ready will be critical when it comes time to present what you have to offer. Change is inevitable, but turning an opportunity into something tangible will take work and patience. Think matters through to the end before you begin. Having a plan in place will ease your mind and help you decipher what's legit before getting involved. Preparation will be vital

Truck rescued from water

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Ellis County Sheriffs, with help from the Palmer Police Department, responded to calls along I-45 on July 12 by rescuing passengers from a vehicle trapped in rising waters.

Detective Sergeant Jonathan Martinez confirmed reports of individuals in a black pickup truck who were traveling along the southbound service road near mile-marker 262. Quick and strong showers that afternoon led to surging rainwaters that surprised, and then trapped the truck and its occupants.

Layne takes reins of Redwater Dragons

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(First in a series of head coaching changes of note)

Former 2014 state champion Ennis Offensive Coordinator Brandon Layne left Ferris earlier this year for the head coach and athletic director position at Redwater in Northeast Texas.

In his five years at Ferris the Yellowjackets went 21-31 (.404). Upon leaving Bricktown, where the football team last won a playoff game in 2000, he improved the program in academics, attendance and discipline as well as qualifying for a playoff berth in each of the last four years.

Wreck on Kaufman claims one life

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A one vehicle accident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. on July 13 that resulted in a single fatality according to the Ennis Police Department.

Michael Coffey, 40, of Ennis, was south bound on South Kaufman in the 1900 block, near the old Gebo’s, when his vehicle, a 2007 white Toyota Prius, crossed a lane and struck a tree on the east side of the road. The driver was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Dan Cox. He was transported to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy. That report has yet to be made available to The Ennis News.

A lot of irons in the fire

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One of the area’s most decorated students, recent graduate Brayden DeBorde is a stalwart, 6-foot-4, clean-cut cowboy. Often seen donning a Stetson, boots and a Western belt buckle, the tough guy would be easily described as tall, dark and handsome. Don’t let his thin-frame fool you. It’s stout muscle. The trouble is finding a photo of him alone.

New chapter for new badge

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New Ennis Police Department Chief, Dustin Munn, was sworn in this week by City Secretary Angie Wade. The start of his duties has officially begun, though he will be introduced and pinned at 6 p.m. during the July 20 City Commission meeting at the new Welcome Center on NW Main at Knox Street. The public is invited, though seating is limited.

Patak retires Chamber reins after 25 years

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Chamber of Commerce President Jeannette Patak announced her retirement after serving office for 25 years. The move becomes effective in September.

“I have always said I’d like to work 25 years here,” she told The Ennis News on Tuesday, “and it’s time.” She took the office in August of 1996 and has enjoyed a highly successful tenure.

EISD is casting a vision

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When no one casts a vision, people perish. The oft-quoted passage from Proverbs 29:18 provides great hope for spiritual and leadership direction. Theologians view the verse as saying, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off constraint.”

Truth from the scripture is simple, yet profound. When people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble over themselves, says The Message translation. It then adds, if they attend to what is revealed, they are blessed.

Jim "JD" Ferguson

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Ennis has lost a great man. Jim “JD” Ferguson passed away on July 7, 2021. Jim was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was also a proud Marine Vietnam vet. Jim was greatly loved by his family, friends and community. He had a great passion for antiques and you could always hear him before you could spot him. Jim could always be found at the local garage sales and auctions. Jim is survived by his wife, children and family. You will be greatly missed by all.

Michael Jerry (Mickey) Kubelka

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Michael Jerry (Mickey) Kubelka passed away on July 11, 2021.

He liked to garden, fish and Facebook! He was born in Ennis on Feb. 18, 1951, to Frank H. and Emily Dolezal-Kubelka.

Mickey attended primary school at St. Johns Catholic School and then later went on to graduate from high school in Avalon ISD in 1969. Upon graduation he served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years.