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On the strength of a game-ending stand against a two-point conversion try, Ennis stopped Joshua in overtime, 36-34, on a Thursday night road game. The Lions are now 3-3 overall and tied with No.
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Italy is 20-miles southwest of Ennis. It is a tight community of 2,372, evidenced by a very close-nit school district. Even when they have experienced criminal behavior, which is quite rare, the charming “Biggest Little Town in Texas” has penchant for showing its heart.
Preventive health care emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices like eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle. Screening for various diseases, including cancer, is another important component of preventive health care that encourages individuals to be proactive in relation to their overall health.
Logan Treadaway (left), of Ennis, and Waxahachie’s Joshua Southerland, President of the Young Republicans of Ellis County, delivered a copy of Decalogue law of Moses, commonly referred to as the Ten Commandments. Palmer High School will post the set of moral codes and laws somewhere on campus.
Observing eyes have noticed the redesigned and renovated Ennis Public Library, which reopened earlier this year, is missing the dome roof at the front of the building. It disappeared in late January and has yet to return or be replaced.
Following the announcement that current Ennis Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Greg Bradley was named the lone finalist at Prosper ISD, Bill Chapman, Chairman of the EISD Board of Trustees, shared their immediate plans with The Ennis News.
Around Town
Ennis Retired School Personnel Brunch The Ennis Retired School Personnel Association will have a “Not-Going-Back-To-School” brunch on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. It will be held at the Ennis ISD transportation facility located at 3105 Ensign Rd.
Ennis Retired School Personnel Brunch The Ennis Retired School Personnel Association will have a “Not-Going-Back-To-School” brunch on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. It will be held at the Ennis ISD transportation facility located at 3105 Ensign Rd.
Sports
Head Coach Tina Richards has her Italy varsity volleyballers peaking as the season builds to a crescendo. They dominated Itasca on Tuesday and put the Frost Polar Bears on ice, 25-18, 25-18 and 25-15 on Thursday to seize command in District 13-2A.
The Ennis Junior High Lions ran a two-mile course at the district meet in Midlothian. Seventhgrade harrier Peyton Schiffner was the district champion with a first place clocking of 13:40.
ENNIS HC – Kelly Henderson Record: 19-15 District: 4-5 W 3-1 at DeSoto* L 0-3 Crandall* L 0-3 at Heritage* W 3-1 Cedar Hill* W 3-1 at Corsicana* L 2-3 Lancaster* L 0-3 at Midlothian* W 3-0 DeSoto* L 0-3 at Crandall* Oct. 9 Midlo Heritage* Oct.
Ennis took to the road on Tuesday desperately needing a win over Crandall. Tied for fourth in District 15-5A, the Lady Lions fought well but a 3-0 setback (25-21, 25-20, 25-16) was the sixth straight loss to the Pirates.
On the strength of a game-ending stand against a two-point conversion try, Ennis stopped Joshua in overtime, 36-34, on a Thursday night road game. The Lions are now 3-3 overall and tied with No.
Opinions
Since today’s elementary students marvel that their teachers “are from the 1900s,” I was profoundly affected when, just days ago, I flipped my calendar to September and was reminded of my own grandmother’s birth….in 1896. Yes, I knew (and loved) someone from the 1800s…someone who arrived in this world only 120 years after the birth of this nation. Last week, that math stopped me in my tracks. America is 250 years old. My grandmother would have been 130. And I’m…well…I’m not 130, or 250.
Have you noticed that when we are bombarded with negativity and told that the world is falling apart at the seams, it drains our joy and hope? Of course, we are concerned about our nation, the world, and the future of our family, but may we look beyond the veil of doom and gloom and realize the world is also filled with good news, whether we want to accept it or not. Like you, I scan information from newspapers, radio, television, the internet, including religious voices, and mostly what I gather are those obligated to relay how bad everything is. When someone relays a story, we should be aware they are relaying a view of what they personally believe or what they’ve been told. For example, when someone declares that no one can be trusted and that society is evolving into a mass of mindless zombies, we should realize this is a “glass half-empty” view. However, in reality, there are many kind-hearted and loving individuals are demonstrating what Jesus is saying.
Since today’s elementary students marvel that their teachers “are from the 1900s,” I was profoundly affected when, just days ago, I flipped my calendar to September and was reminded of my own grandmother’s birth….in 1896. Yes, I knew (and loved) someone from the 1800s…someone who arrived in this world only 120 years after the birth of this nation. Last week, that math stopped me in my tracks. America is 250 years old. My grandmother would have been 130. And I’m…well…I’m not 130, or 250.
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His name was Thomas. He wasn’t a Philadelphia lawyer, but I wouldn’t have loved or admired him more in a three-piece suit.
Obituaries
Helen Marie (Maliska) Macalik went to heaven on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born June 30, 1937, in Ennis, Texas to John Sr and Frances (Vrana) Maliska .. Helen was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, KZJT, Knights of Columbus, and SPJST. Helen graduated from St. Johns Catholic school in 1956. She married the love of her life Joe Ben Macalik on August 17, 1957. Helen worked in the loan department of Nations Bank in Dallas, for several years in the 6o’s. She then devoted herself to raising her family as a stay at home mother. Later in life, she worked for St. Johns Catholic school as a lunch lady. Helen loved her trips to the Casino, Walmart, HEB’s and working in her flowerbeds and above all taking care of all of us.
Louis Earl Eisenwine, age 91 of Andrews, Texas, passed away on September 15, 2026. Louis was born in Pecos, Texas on December 21, 1934 to Norman A Eisenwine and Annevlyn Roberson Eisenwine. He was born into a ranching family, the oldest of five children. They owned ranch land in Reeves County, running cattle and horses. His family also owned the local Studebaker and Rambler dealership in Pecos that later became Plymouth, Chrysler, Jeep. As he got older, Louis often worked for his parents on the ranch while they handled the dealership.
Jimmy Lynn Coker, 68, of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by family in his home. Born in Ennis, Texas, on December 30, 1957, Jimmy graduated from Ennis High School in 1976. He dedicated his life to mastering his carpentry skillset, while owning and operating his own business for the better part of his life. Jimmy’s dedication to quality and customer service echoed loudly, as he accomplished BBB accreditation, along with many other awards for his work. While his professional accomplishments were exemplary, his later dedication to family and building community wherever he went rang loudest. Jimmy loved fishing, Harleys, coaching, horticulture, classic rock, a good pair of overalls, wrestling/UFC, Natty Light/ Jack Daniels, Ennis Lions High School football, but most of all his children and grandchildren.
Lydia C. Flores passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born September 11, 1934, in Rice, Texas, to Antonia and Daniel Pinales. Lydia was known for her kind spirit, strong sense of responsibility, and a deep love of family. These qualities remained constant throughout a life rooted in faith, service and quiet strength. Lydia was a dedicated member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Ennis.
Jimmy Lynn Coker, 68, of Keller, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by family in his home.
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