Ellis County Director of Elections, Jana Onyon announced this week the details of the country-wide ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election. Early voting starts Oct. 21-through-Oct. 27, and Oct. 28-through-Nov. 2.
huge crowd was on hand at Thursday’s Taste of Ennis at the Knights of Columbus Hall, where 29 area restaurants contributed to a fund-raising event with proceeds going to support Helping Hands of Ennis. Judging by the smiles, there was plenty to like. Enjoying the smorgasboard is Dr. Alexander Weir, while Waxahachie DA Ann Montgomery, Bill Dodson and Patsy Grider Erickson socialize.
Deadly wildfires ravaged thousands upon thousands of acres of land across California in the summer of 2018. Officials at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said these combined fires comprised the largest wildlands fire in state history. Frightening images of blazes consuming landscapes dominated newscasts as thousands of people were forced to evacuate.
Weather is often the first indicator that the seasons are changing. For many people across the globe, the hot days of summer will soon be giving way to the more crisp days of fall.
For those who live in regions where summer only subtly gives way to fall or is seemingly gone before the end of August, the 2019 autumnal equinox occurs on September 23. That marks the official beginning of fall, also known as autumn. In fact, that the season the follows summer seemingly goes by two different names is just one of many interesting facts about fall.
A new reader of the Ennis News who kindly said he enjoys the history columns here on the Memories page, asked about the original owner of the Hoefer House B&B, 310 W. Denton. He had heard she and/or some of her family were members of Tabernacle Baptist Church. According to Bobbie Dlabaj, an Ennis genealogist who has contributed often to this page, the Tabernacle association appears to be true. Here is what Bobbie wrote back in January:
Dependable and passionate, the staff and service who provide to the needy of Ennis at Helping Hands are a mainstay in the community.
About to enter her eleventh year at the helm, Director Judi Hejny says she appreciates the support of many in town, though it always seems the needs are greater than the available resources.
“Ennis is always supportive, and the people are great about donating funds, food and resale items,” she said last week. “But like most services, we often run short during rushes or between seasons.”
With their big, fluffy blossoms, peonies enchant us. They usually like cool weather but, if properly looked after, they do adapt to warmer climates, even to the hot temperatures we face here in Texas.
Best places to plant
The garden peony needs six hours of full sun per day to bloom, while the tree peony prefers a dappled shade. Choose a place where the peonies are protected from the afternoon sun.
Recently a guest on “Central Texas Gardener,” the KERA-TV show, spoke of the many references to gardening in the Bible. I enjoyed learning about the various flowers, plants and herbs that we still enjoy today that have a Biblical history. Some of the following was included in a previous article but as the TV show came up lately in conversation with local gardeners who missed that column, I wanted to share the info again with some updates. I have listed some of the most common below.
Thursday, Sept. 26, the Knights of Columbus Hall will host A Taste of Ennis fundraising benefit for Helping Hands. Doors and service begins at 6 p.m.
Local fare from fast food to sit-down dining restaurants will be dishing up bite-size portions of various foods from 29 different establishments for ten dollars per person, with proceeds helping support one of Ennis’ favorite charities, Helping Hands. It is the 27th annual Taste of Ennis, and numerous businesses, civic, military and church organizations are contributing donations as well.
