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Blood Drive at ERMC

Juveniles joust at Braum’s

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Responding to a number of phone calls, Ennis Police put an end to an altercation between two juvenile females at 9 p.m. on Wednesday night at Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store at 900 E. Ennis Avenue.

Explaining the meaning of Easter to children

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Explaining Easter to children can be a delicate matter, especially for very young children who may not fully understand the tenets of the Christian faith. Although Easter ends with Jesus Christ emerging from his tomb, prior to this glorious miracle there are subjects of betrayal, suffering and death. These religious messages can confound when commingled with the imagery of bunnies delivering chocolates, chicks and pastel-hued eggs. How do well-meaning parents relay the message of Easter without scaring or confusing children?

EISD reveals three administrative maneuvers

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Three noteworthy administrative changes within the EISD early this week was announced by Ennis Head of Schools, Jay Tullos. Two of the moves involve new Assistant Principals, one at the high school, the other at the soon-to-open Alamo Middle School, the other is in regard to a key member of the Central Offices downtown who has accepted a position in Fort Worth.

Bardwell pushing Prop. 1 for May 7

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An effort to attract new businesses to nearby Bardwell has led to the placement of Proposition A on the Saturday, May 7 ballot.

Happy Trails to you

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Celebrating the 70th year of true-blue Texas. Ennis is once again alive with the bodacious blooms of spring. Fred Phipps Photo

New resident says state flower big reason for relocating to Ennis

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Although she has friends and family here already, Mandy Davis, 45, formerly of Dallas, admits the beauty of spring in this area of North Texas – especially the bluebonnets – helped determine her recent move to Ennis with her son, Mason, and daughter, Katherine (Kate).

My Lord & My God

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A doctor who specializes in hand surgery wrote in a national publication that at some point in every operation he says, “My Lord and my God!” The story behind this unusual practice dates back to when he was in Vietnam. One night, fresh out of medical school, the surgeon was called upon to remove a bullet from a soldier’s hand. Moreover, he had to do it by flashlight. That operation moved him so deeply that, after the war, he decided to specialize in hand surgery.

Sheriff Norman welcomes deputies, chaplain

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Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman was beaming on Thursday when introducing Bruce Stayments, the head of SAGU’s Criminal Justice Department, as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and Chaplain. Stayments, who came from New York to SAGU over a decade ago, was described by Norman as a wealth of knowledge.

Big 5 Baseball / Softball

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