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City introduces Munn as new Police Chief

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Just days after being sworn in as the new Ennis Chief of Police, Dustin Munn was introduced by City Manager Marty Nelson at this week’s city commission meeting on July 19. He spoke briefly about the honor it is to serve the town he once called home.

Extra seating was needed to accommodate those in attendance, including Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman, EPD Assistant Chief David Anthony and Lieutenants Mike Hopson and Fred Pontley, Detective Sergeant Rodney Rickman and others.

Traffic citation leads to four arrests

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Citizens counter with own charges:

A speeding violation (55 mph in a 35-mph zone) in the 100 block of East Freeman and North Kaufman on Saturday evening, July 17, drew a large crowd of bystanders and ended with four individuals being arrested by Ennis police officers for interfering with a public officer from doing his duties.

Fun in the sun!

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Kids take advantage of the outdoors at the Rotary Park’s free Splash Pad on Park Street, off of N. Preston, at what was formerly Jaycee Park. Restrooms are also available. Facebook Photos/City of Ennis

GAKAC set for Aug. 7

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Momentum for the start of the new school year will provide a big boost for students when the annual Give-A-Kid-A- Chance takes place on Saturday, Aug. 7. The faith-based initiative is from 8 a.m. until noon at Ennis High School.

Ennis Police respond to complaints about incident

Ennis Police Department reported a normal traffic stop on Saturday night, July 17, which drew a crowd that ultimately ended with officers arresting four adults on charges related to people interrupting them from handling their initial reason, a speeding driver in a residential area on North Kaufman Street.

People and places of Ennis’ past

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These old images, from the Ennis Historical Society’s archives at the Ennis Public Library, depict various interesting scenes about town in the early 1900s. The above picture is of a group of men relaxing on the roof of an unidentified club, c. 1911. Three of the men are J. Baldridge, W. D. Ferris and a Mr. Abrams. The photo at right depicts another set of men posing downtown in March 1915 (the Rowe Building can be seen in the background). And the picture below is a shot of Main Street’s west side in around 1910.

Did you know?

Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer to affect the endocrine system. While many cancers have decreased in prevalence, Thy- Ca: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc. indicates incidence rates for thyroid cancer have increased in recent years. The American Cancer Society expects thyroid cancer deaths to increase to 2,200 in 2021 out of an estimated 44,280 people affected by thyroid cancer. Unlike most other adult cancers, thyroid cancer is commonly diagnosed at a younger age. Women are three times more likely to develop thyroid cancer than men. Thyroid cancer is largely treatable, most notably with the removal of a portion of the gland or the entire thyroid gland depending on cancer stage. People who have had their thyroids removed (thyroidectomy) will need to take daily thyroid hormone pills.

Ennis News, dedicated to local and county coverage

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In an age of high-tech advancements in communications, printed newspapers often appear outdated even if they are published daily. Evening news on television is battling the same as radio produces on-the-spot delivery of 24-hour talk and news. The trendy gadgets provide immediate access to what’s happening now.

EISD police chief Scruggs honored

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A veteran in law enforcement, Jeremy Scruggs, the police chief of the Ennis Independent School District Police Department, was named this week as the third highest ranking campus chief in the state of Texas.

He was voted the Second Vice President among all in the Texas School District Police Chiefs Association (which began in 1996) in a vote at the 2021-23 biennium. The newly elected president is Solomon Cook, of the Humble ISD, with First VP Bill Avera, who serves at the Jacksonville ISD. A total of eight were selected to new positions.

New chapter for new badge

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New Ennis Police Department Chief, Dustin Munn, was sworn in this week by City Secretary Angie Wade. The start of his duties has officially begun, though he will be introduced and pinned at 6 p.m. during the July 20 City Commission meeting at the new Welcome Center on NW Main at Knox Street. The public is invited, though seating is limited.