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Protecting girls' sports

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Last week Iowa joined a number of other states when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation that prohibits transgender women and girls from competing in female sports offered by Iowa schools, colleges and universities. It is an argument that will likely be decided in a courtroom.

Toy story

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As a First Generation Barbie owner, I believe I should have been consulted about the changes in my best friend’s physique.

Beard, Pierce reelected to EISD school board

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During a meeting at the EISD Administration building on Knox Street, the School Board made news the easy way. Superintendent Jay Tullos announced the deadline to enter the upcoming election as a candidate to oppose two current trustees whose term was expiring in May, had no one apply, thus negating the need for an election.

Richardson named District Police Chief

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Searching through a stack of area applicants to land the next Ennis ISD Police Chief led to Michael Richardson, who was from nearby Ferris, just 15 miles north of town.

Frowns turn upside down

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Ennis High School thespians took on the challenge of the Greek tragedy, The Bacchae, in a one-act play during a district competition. While their performance did not garner an advance in the University Interscholastic League event, Director Michael Jonson said reviews of their act were positive.

City shows support for Ukraine

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The current crisis in Ukraine has galvanized the world in support of the nation in its plight with Russia, including the people of Ennis.

Mendez, Ennis alum, on Schreiner President’s List

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Ennis 2021 graduate Porfirio Mendez, was named to the President’s List this week at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas.

Rice teachers receive incentive cash awards

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Nearly twenty teachers in the Rice Independent School District are receiving Teacher Incentive Allotment amounts for their work in the only fullyapproved TIA school district in Navarro County. Rice is 10.5 miles southeast of Ennis.

I am third

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Gale Sayers, who played with the Chicago Bears back in the 1960’s, ranks among the greatest running backs in the history of professional football. Around his neck he always wore a gold medal about the size of a half-dollar. On it were inscribed three words: I Am Third.

The ball’s in her court

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Ennis introduced the hiring of Shalyn (Martin) Colbert as the new girls varsity basketball coach on Wednesday, March 9. She will direct the Lady Lions basketball program, beginning with its off-season activities. This will be her first head coaching position.