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City plans purchase in effort to further improve fire rating

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The city’s administration and fire department aren’t content with stopping at one improvement to the fire rating.

City’s sales revenue climbs once again

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Ennis has again logged an increase in sales activity.

Bluebonnets are coming

Ennis Daily News photo by Phil Banker / Gina Rokas spreads the word about the pending bluebonnet crop in Ennis.

Spring is on its way, and with it brings the promise of warmer weather, outdoor recreation and, in Ennis, bluebonnets.

Erisman, Searcy re-elected

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Chief John Erisman and Ward 4 City Commissioner Lola Searcy have been re-elected, as filing in the May citywide races has ended without any opponents for the pair of long-term incumbents.

Incumbents unopposed

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With one more day of filing eligibility for open races in the citywide election this May, incumbents in Ward 2, Ward 4 and the city marshal’s post are currently without opponents.

Ennis rallying around family

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Police Chief John Erisman hopes the Ennis community has it in their hearts to help a local police officer and his new family.

Persistence pays for area officials

Ennis Daily News file photo / A project to four-lane the U.S. 287 Bypass from I-45 to SH 34 has been waiting on $61 million in funding to get off the ground for years.

After more than 30 years of asking, Ennis has been told it will soon have the necessary funding support to complete a highway project that began as a way to clear up congestion on U.S. 287.

City part of Train Town USA

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Union Pacific recognized Ennis’s place in its history as part of the rail company’s 150 year anniversary celebration.

Pitts: 287 project is a go

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State Rep. Jim Pitts announced Thursday the state department of transportation is planning to fund the project costs for updating the two-lane section of the U.S. 287 Bypass in Ennis.

City offers option for recycling

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Ennis is giving residents the option to receive recycling bags by mail after looking for ways to boost participation and add convenience to the program.

Expansion planned

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A local asphalt company has intentions to expand their facility to the tune of $7 million.

Group lobbying for 287

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Mayor Russell Thomas, Chamber President Jeannette Patak and other city stakeholders will once again bring the topic of the U.S. 287 Bypass finish-out project to the halls of the state capitol this week.

Chief files to run in May vote

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Ennis Police Chief John Erisman has thrown his hat in the ring for re-election in polling for the Ennis City Marshal seat set May 11.

Native joins race

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Ennis pastor Booker T. Washington, Jr., has filed to run for the mayor pro-tem position opening up this May.

Ennis courts possible industrial development

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City Manager Steve Howerton planned to head to State Capitol with the city’s delegation to the annual Ennis Day in Austin, but local economic development has diverted his attention.

Hope Clinic coming to Ennis

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Officials with Hope Clinic and Ennis Regional Medical Center are moving forward with initial plans to open a new clinic in Ennis.

Hackney announces run for seat

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Ennis resident Ken Hackney has announced intent to run for the mayor pro-tem position this spring.

City sales tax revenue jumps

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Ennis touched a recent high water mark for sales activity in the December 2012 period, supporting the idea economic conditions are improving locally.

State’s drought concerns growing

 

Ennis Daily News file photo / Wesley Washington, of Waxahachie, fishes the bank of Lake Bardwell at the foot of the Bardwell bridge in June 2011. Water levels at the lake dropped over a nine-month drought that year, and the area has seen little substantial rain in 2013.

Texas continues to suffer a serious rainfall deficit and is on track to experience the second-worst drought on record, the state climatologist said Tuesday.

City plans elections; Taylor bows out

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Ennis is preparing for another city commission election this May, but one of the longtime veterans on the board has announced he’s bowing out of the coming race.

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