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Lady Lions softball faces critical showdown »

Tonight is a big night for Ennis on the regional stage — our vaunted Lady Lion softball squad is headed to the Mansfield Legacy High School home turf for a…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Community’s support has made the difference »

Alongside the flurry of activity taking place to prepare our community for next weekend’s National Polka Festival, there is another group of people toiling to meet a deadline.…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Sports

Sweet 16 of 4A softball hunting for state trip »

Heading into tonight’s series opener against Frisco Wakeland, Lady Lion softball is one of four teams in Region 2 with…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Lions conclude busy month with spring game »

051612 SPRING BALL tease

By all accounts, it’s been a productive and positive spring for Lion football, and players got the chance to go…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Lady Lions roar in decisive game three, 8-2 »

EHS Softball 2012

After splitting a pair of games on Friday night at Mumford High School, Lady Lion softball was back on the…

May 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Fast start keys Ennis in must-win ballgame »

051312 GAME 2 tease

After Pflugerville Hendrickson scored the decisive runs in the first inning of the opening game to stun Lady Lion softball…

May 12 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Culver takes Bomber division at 85 Speedway »

051112 85 SPEEDWAY tease

Storms in Ennis last Friday didn't hamper the Saturday night racing action at 85 Speedway, but the super moon made…

May 11 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

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Obituaries

Libbie Blazek »

Libbie Blazek, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. Libbie was born in Crisp, Texas on December 30, 1925 to Josef and Emma (Trojacek) Haskovec. She grew up in Telico, Texas and graduated from Telico Schools in…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ann Langer »

Ann Langer PIC

Ann Langer, 85, passed away at her home on Monday, May 14, 2012. Ann was born in Ennis, Texas, to Joe and Anna (Zabojnik) Mikel on October 18, 1926. She grew up around the Ennis area and attended schools in the rural school systems. She…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Libbie Blazek »

Libbie Blazek, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Baylor Medical Center of Dallas. Visitation will be on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass…

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George R. Meador »

George R. Meador, 60, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com…

May 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ann Mikel Langer »

Ann Mikel Langer passed away on Monday, May 14, 2012. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com…

May 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Blogs

The things I know for sure »

Oprah Winfrey writes a column in her monthly O magazine titled “What I Know for Sure.” As someone who has been a part of Ennis…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Best wishes, Class of 2012 »

As the countdown for the end of the school year continues, many of us become nostalgic about the rite of passage that the Class of…

May 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Revisiting this year’s EHS prom »

Ennis High School’s 2012 Prom was a huge success. After many months of preparation, the KJT was transformed into the Vegas strip.…

May 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
State news

Court chastens Texas AG’s office in voter ID case

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal court has warned Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to turn over evidence in the voter ID case because further delay will make it impossible for the law to take effect…

May 8 2012 / Read More »

Democratic Texas Senators question Medicaid cuts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democratic state senators on Tuesday questioned whether cuts in Medicaid could lead to a shortage of doctors willing to treat the poor, elderly and disabled. El Paso Sen. Jose Rodriguez said he…

May 8 2012 / Read More »

County judge in Texas accused in drug case to quit

SEGUIN (AP) — A county administrator in South Texas who has been accused of drug possession says he will quit. Guadalupe County Judge Mike Wiggins says he will turn in his resignation letter March 26. He…

Mar 21 2012 / Read More »
Community calendar

Baptisms slated today

Damascus Road Fellowship Church of Ennis will host baptisms at the corner of Ennis Avenue and Dallas Street on Sunday, May 6, following praise and worship music and a message from Pastor Glenn Hejny. Services begin…

May 5 2012 / Read More »

Early voting under way

The city of Ennis will hold early voting for the May 12 election through May 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall, located at 115 W. Brown St. in Ennis. On  May 8,…

May 5 2012 / Read More »

Early voting set

The city of Ennis will open early voting for the May 12 election from April 30-May 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall, located at 115 W. Brown St. in Ennis. On May…

Apr 28 2012 / Read More »
Letters to the Editor

Why the Supreme Court needs a collie

Nine men and women in black robes are deciding the very future and structure of our great nation as they rule on the constitutionality of that infamous law know to us commoners as “Obamacare.” I would…

Apr 7 2012 / Read More »

More parenting, more understanding, less sorrow

A young man sat alone, reflecting on the miserable events of his day. Two pieces of paper rested face up on the cheap, glass topped coffee table in front of him. One was a severance check;…

Mar 10 2012 / Read More »

A very good chance of winning

Republicans have a very good chance of winning the White House, the United States Senate, and maintaining a majority in the United States House later this year. The conventional wisdom inside the Beltway is that the…

Mar 3 2012 / Read More »
Lifestyles Graham Stanton Harrell, of Ennis, and Brittney Megan Tomlinson, of Tyler, are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching wedding. Megan is the daughter of Freddie and Julie Tomlinson of Tyler. She is a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and Texas A&M University, and currently serves as a teacher for Tyler ISD. She is the granddaughter of Lanelle Barfield and the late Don Barfield, of Tyler, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Kirk, of Dallas. Graham is the son of Sam and Kathy Harrell, of Ennis. He is a graduate of Ennis High School and Texas Tech University. He currently is a professional football player with the Green Bay Packers. He is the grandson of Emily and the late Jake Harrell, of Abilene, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stanton, of Duncan, Okla. The wedding is set for March 17 at the Bella Sera Ranch in Palestine.

Harrell, Tomlinson plan wedding

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Feb 20 2012 / Read More »

Celebrate Recovery

The Way, Truth and Life Church, located at 1700 N. Kaufman St., hosts Celebrate Recovery each Monday. Fellowship begins at 6 p.m., with the whole group meeting at 7 p.m. and the small group meeting at…

Feb 18 2012 / Read More »

Blessing Center hosts ‘Cool Jamz Cafe’

The Blessing Center at 1700 N. Kaufman in Ennis hosts the “Cool Jamz Café” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ages 6-18 are welcome and transportation is available. For more information, call 972-875-1118.…

Feb 18 2012 / Read More »
Classifieds

Click here for Legals for May 17, 2012

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE The Ennis Independent School District is now accepting bid requests for Maintenance Category Bid Request, RFP: 06029122 for Materials, Supplies, Equipment and/or Services for the 2012-2013 school year. Deadline for submission of bids…

May 17 2012 / Read More »

Click here for Classifieds for May 17, 2012

To place your classified ad email classifieds@ennisdailynews.com or call 972-875-3801 FREE Free to good home: 2 yr old German Wirehair. Med size dog, needs yard to run in. Neutered & up to date on shots. Loves…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
Legals

Click here for Legals for May 17, 2012

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE The Ennis Independent School District is now accepting bid requests for Maintenance Category Bid Request, RFP: 06029122 for Materials, Supplies, Equipment and/or Services for the 2012-2013 school year. Deadline for submission of bids…

May 17 2012 / Read More »

Click here for Legals for May 16, 2012

LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Ennis Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 11, 2012, beginning at 7:15 PM, in the City Commissioner’s Chambers located…

May 16 2012 / Read More »
National news

Recalling Sendak’s ‘dark and clear-eyed view’

NEW YORK (AP) — Maurice Sendak’s closest friends gathered in his hospital room — playwright Tony Kushner, authors Brian Selznick and Gregory Maguire. Kushner brought jellybeans, while Maguire placed a picture of Lewis Carroll on the…

May 8 2012 / Read More »

Calif. could ban gay-to-straight therapy for teens

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are poised to vote Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind ban on a controversial form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay people straight. Supporters say the legislation is needed because such treatments…

May 8 2012 / Read More »
World news

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The governor of Puerto Rico is trying to do what more than a century of American citizenship has failed to accomplish: teach Puerto Ricans to speak English as well as…

May 8 2012 / Read More »

US targets 2 sons of Sinaloa cartel leader

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Tuesday against two sons of Sinaloa cartel drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico said the Treasury Department designated Ivan Archivaldo Guzman…

May 8 2012 / Read More »
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