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A ballet of boat trailers

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I can deny it no longer: nothing impresses me more about a man than his ability to back a boat trailer down a launch.

Hartman, Ferris enhance safeguards

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Tragic events like the May 24 shootings by a challenged 18-year-old, have urged the review of campus safety across the nation. Even Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, who had just completed security training two months prior, revealed that even a stronghold is not foolproof to someone committed to nefarious intentions.

Burn Ban enacted by Ellis County

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Authorized by a vote of the County Judge and Commissioners on June 28, Ellis County is officially under a 90-day burn ban. While enforceable by an any duly commissioned peace officer, it does not apply to the sale or detonation of fireworks.

A catalyst is loose in Rice

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Jack Yates High School has a storied history and has produced a lengthy roll of alumni including scores of athletes and well-known people. It includes Phylicia Rashad, who played the Claire Huxtable character on the Cosby Show sitcom. Inspiration and achievement are a common experience for students at the campus in Houston’s Third Ward.

Fuentes signs with Howard Payne

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Former Ennis pitcher and infielder Makayla Fuentes has accepted a softball scholarship at Howard Payne University. The NCAA Division 3 school is located 170 miles west in Brownwood (pop. 18,862).

Ennis News Covering the World

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The Ennis News subscriber, Jay Wheeler, has travelled to Florence, Italy. Packing a recent issue, he was photographed by his wife, Laura, while visiting the Tuscany region. It is known for its many masterpieces of the Renaissance, in both art and architecture. Forbes named Florence the most beautiful city in the world in 2010.

Daily Horoscope 07/05/22

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Make changes to your living arrangements and to how you help others. Avoid taking on too much or neglecting what's important to you. Keep your expectations and situations in perspective, and live in the moment. Use your ingenuity and creativity to develop a stellar plan to ensure your personal life is meaningful. Emotions will surface, putting you in an awkward situation. Don't jump to conclusions or act in haste. Take the time to find out the truth, and be realistic about handling unstable conditions.

Daily Horoscope 07/04/22

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Daily Horoscope 07/02/22

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Daily Horoscope 06/30/22

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Take the path that makes you happy and gives you a chance to use your attributes in a new and creative manner. A change may make you feel uncomfortable this year, but the benefits will outweigh any aggravation or anxiety. Avoid situations that put you in an emotional conundrum by being upfront and clarifying your intentions and desires. Make a change before someone beats you to it, and you'll find yourself in a much better place mentally and emotionally. Put the past behind you and start anew. Do things that benefit you.