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Incumbents reap added school board terms

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Three of the five school districts in the primary coverage area of The Ennis News had school board candidates running unopposed on the May 7 ballot. Subsequently, all of them were awarded a new term. Palmer voters chose two from a field of three while Avalon will hold their election in the fall.

Commission meetings move to City Hall

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After over 2 years of holding city commission meetings in the Bluebonnet Room at the new Welcome Center, City Commission will begin conducting the business of Ennis at the renovated City Hall on Tuesday, May 17.

EHS Symphonic bands hit highest notes

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Ennis High School continues to roll out what is seemingly an endless river of talented musicians, both individually and in groups. Add more to the list as two Symphonic Bands racked up more accolades at the recent UIL Concert and Sightreading Competition at Duncanville High School.

Ennis writer receives surprise gift

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A surprise was received in the mail last week when local freelance writer Randy Bryan Bigham, a contributor of features and historical pieces to The Ennis News, opened a gift as payment for his services as consultant on a book.

ERMC provides free sports physicals

Supporting the physical needs of Ennis students in need of a sports physical, the Ennis Regional Medical Center completed physicals for over 110 incoming seventh grade student athletes, boys and girls, during May 2-3.

‘Polka history’ recalled by local woman

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The National Polka Festival Weekend that’s coming up soon draws thousands of visitors each year, everyone eager to sample the traditional food, drink, dance and all the other aspects of Czechoslovakian culture symbolized by the event.

Area city races decided

Leadership positions in a handful of local races were determined on May 7, including several in Palmer and Italy, all of them involving downto-the-wire voting.

How to beat the travel crowds this Memorial Day weekend

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Summer travel figures to pick up as the world returns to relative normalcy after two-plus years of living under the cloud of COVID-19. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and this year the roads figure to be as busy as ever.

The heart of Helping Hands

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Being the hands of the community and God’s hands extended, was the intended message of Tuesday’s Open House at Helping Hands of Ennis. New Director Korey McCrady said the many improvements to their facilities weren’t the primary emphasis. “It was about everyone seeing our heart for our community and our willingness to do whatever it takes to help meet the needs,” he said. “We had a good turnout too. It was important for people to see, feel and sense our heart.”

Runoff elections set for May 24

Primary Runoff Elections are set for Tuesday, May 24, with both Republican or Democratic ballots being casts. Voters are ineligible to vote or participate in another political party’s primary election or convention this voting year.