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Click here for Classifieds for June 16

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Natural wonder on display

Ennis Daily News photo by Phil Banker / Greenlee Acres and its botanical gardens will be open free to the public Saturday.

Bill and Linda Greenlee are opening up their little slice of paradise to the public this weekend.

EPD: Drunk man interferes in traffic stop

Martin Acevedo, Jr.

One allegedly drunken Ennis man chose the wrong street to walk down Sunday night.

‘Miracle Worker’ triumphs

Ennis Daily News photo by Nick Todaro /
Amanda Cannady, left, and Sophie Davis, right, play Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller in the Ennis Public Theatre’s production of The Miracle Worker, which opens tonight.

Drama lives at the Ennis Public Theatre this month.

Super: HB 5 a step forward

qualls TEASE

Ennis ISD Superintendent Barbara Qualls celebrated Gov. Rick Perry’s decision to sign House Bill 5, but cautioned that district still have to wait on new rules from the Texas Education Agency.

A sorely needed education

Phil Banker

I’m not entirely sure why, but a confluence of events over the past year or so has brought birth control to the forefront of the American conversation. It’s an entirely unpleasant topic to talk about, as a guy. It’s one of those topics firmly ensconced in my mind as “lady business” that I have no [...]

The show must go on

It’s been a rough couple of days for the Ennis Public Theatre, but we’re confident the shows will go on. The EPT Board of Directors and theater enthusiasts from Ellis County received a bit of good news on Thursday morning when James Pritchett, who is the managing director and director of the newly formed children’s [...]

Heat even NBA Finals with Spurs after 109-93 win

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James wanted the responsibility on his powerful shoulders. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh proved Thursday it doesn’t have to be that way. James can win the Miami Heat plenty of games, but even he can’t win a title alone. “We’re not going to win this series if myself, Chris and [...]

Man indicted in May slaying of Texas postal worker

HOUSTON (AP) — A man whose estranged wife works for the U.S. postal service has been indicted in the slaying of his neighborhood letter carrier in an alleged dispute over his mail. James Wayne Ham of Coldspring was being held Friday without bond on charges of murder and using a firearm to commit a violent [...]

Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama’s health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels. That might seem strange since the law requires medium-sized and large employers to offer “affordable” coverage or face fines. But what’s [...]

Blast at La. Plant kills 1, more than 70 hurt

GEISMAR (AP) — Daniel Cuthbertson knows the risks involved in working at chemical plants. Still, the Taft, Calif., contract worker who travels frequently for such work was rattled hours after escaping Thursday’s blast at a south Louisiana plant. The explosion killed at least one worker and sent dozens to area hospitals, some with critical injuries. [...]

Mickelson leads at US Open

ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Whatever was bothering Tiger Woods’ wrist seemed to disappear overnight, and Phil Mickelson’s round of 67 was holding up as first-round play resumed Friday morning at the U.S. Open. Mickelson remained the clubhouse leader at 3 under on another rainy day at Merion, although the cool morning drizzle was far gentler [...]

Syria: US chemical weapons charges ‘full of lies’

BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government on Friday dismissed U.S. charges that it used chemical weapons as “full of lies,” accusing President Barack Obama of resorting to fabrications to justify his decision to arm Syrian rebels. The commander of the main rebel umbrella group welcomed the U.S. move, saying it would lift his fighters’ morale. [...]

Manuel DeLaFuente

Manuel DeLaFuente, 49, was born July 4, 1963 was called to the Lords home on June 9, 2013. Manuel attended Ennis High School. Manuel was joined in matrimony to Patricia Peralta on June 16, 2012 and they made their home in Mesquite, Texas. Manuel was a friend of friend, with a heart of gold for [...]

Click here for Classifieds for June 14

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The Avenue reopens

Ennis Daily News photo by Nick Todaro /
Ennis Avenue reopened today after nearly a month of tornado-related safety closures.

Ennis Avenue, Dallas Street and McKinney Street reopened today to traffic a little after 10 a.m.

‘Miracle Worker’ begins

Ennis Daily News photo by Nick Todaro /
Amanda Cannady, left, and Sophie Davis, right, play Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller in the Ennis Public Theatre’s production of The Miracle Worker, which opens tonight.

The William Gibson epic play The Miracle Worker is opening on the local stage of the Ennis Public Theatre tonight.

Theater to go on

Ennis Public Theatre

Ennis Public Theatre’s Managing Director James Pritchett announced this morning that he will remain with the local theater.

Downtown coming back to life now

The acceleration of the effort to open Ennis Avenue to the public has been welcome around the community, and it shows a respectable desire to appeal to the public’s wishes in the face of uncertainty.

Colorado wildfire destroys at least 360 homes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A voracious wildfire driven in all directions by shifting winds destroyed at least 360 homes — a number that was likely to climb as the most destructive blaze in Colorado history burned out of control for a third day through miles of tinder-dry woods. The destruction northeast of Colorado Springs [...]

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