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NEWS

02/09/2025 - 12:00am
Sam Houston State University, a public research university located in Huntsville,137 miles southeast of Ennis, recently published both its President’s and Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall semester. Founded in 1879, SHSU has 21,679 students and is the...

Around Town

02/09/2025 - 12:00am
Keep Ennis Beautiful Hosts Free February & March Events Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. - Join KEB for Sustainability Social Hour. Learn about stewardship while you make a terrarium! A free, family friendly event hosted at the Ennis CARES...

SPORTS

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02/09/2025 - 12:00am
Junior sharp-shooter Michael Ponce had one basket in the second half, but it was the game-winner. He ripped the nets from the left-side, thanks to a pass from Eli Harris, to lift the Lions to a 43-42 lead. Ponce finished with 11-points, seven coming...

OPINIONS

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02/09/2025 - 12:00am
There Bettylin and I stood in flip-flops and faded denim shorts ‘neath the old apple tree. Paying our last respects. We were grieving for a turtle named Seymour. He had served us well. He had been our friend. Our slow but sure nature study. Our link...

OBITUARIES

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02/09/2025 - 12:00am
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elias Vasquez, Sr. on January 27, 2025. Born on August 11, 1941, in Dallas, Texas, Elias lived a life full of love, dedication and hard work. Elias is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years,...