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Three local students earn scholarships from Ennis Ford

Ennis Ford and North Texas Ford Dealers announced last week that 250 seniors from across the northern region would be receiving Driving Dreams scholarships, which were awarded to three local graduates.

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Tough on dad in church

Of all the Sunday sermons for men, none are as tough on their ears and hearts than what is commonly spoken on Fathers Day. They might as well stay at home than listen to those gloomy, guiltridden messages on the third Sunday in June. Why is that?

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Theatre Rocks holds audition, June 27

A new season of live theatre is about to dawn, and with it comes an open stage for area thespians. Theatre Rocks has scheduled a general audition session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at their location near downtown at 505 NW Main St. in Ennis.

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Ennis in the ‘20s: Partying at Cerf house

Interest in the Cerf mansion, profiled on this page at various times, knows no end. I was very happy to receive some clippings recently from Jennifer Albright who found them in a family scrapbook.

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My Juneteenth birthday

Having been born on Juneteenth has always brought a sense of pride to me. My mother taught me about the history and significance of the 1865 day in Galveston. What people in Texas did not know was that on Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln, in his Emancipation Proclamation speech, had freed enslaved people in the Confederate States.

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Co. Sheriff Stetson race set for July 14

Early voting begins soon for the July 14 Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Runoff Elections for both parties. Balloting can be done in person at familiar locations in Ellis County (listed below), as early voting runs from June 29 through July 10.

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SAGU drops football opener in Kansas

A reduction to nine regular season football games was announced on Friday, Jun 12, by the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics. According to news of the cut, the COVID-19 pandemic is the matter.

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Common play equipment injuries (and how to avoid them)

Park playground equipment and swing set apparatuses in backyard jungle gyms are exciting places for children to be active outdoors. Play equipment gives children opportunities to exercise and engage with friends.

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Two grad nights

Leading when the sun shines, when the grass is soft and green, when the birds are chirping and the creek is rippling cool waters is something of a breeze.