Around Town

Local genealogist and contributor to this page Bobbie Dlabaj befriended an elderly Ennis resident, the late Mavis Watkins, last year and in the course of their relationship interviewed her about her memories of her youth in the Bluebonnet City: Bobbie’s story begins below:

Theatre Rocks! will present The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote, opening Aug. 7 with limited seating. Pictured above are Johnna Leigh (seated), Larry LeMaster and Kimberly Koelzer.

The annual stockholders’ meeting for the Myrtle Cemetery Association in scheduled for Aug. 17, 2020, at 7 p.m. It will be held at the cemetery chapel. Masks will be required and social distancing will be enforced.

Michael Chaz Jacobson, 25, Ennis. Possession CS PG 1 LT1G. Booked on 07/29/2020 by ECSO.

Congratulations are in order for Emily Barnard (above), Patriot’s Pen Essay winner for the 2019-2020 school year. Emily will be a freshman this year at Palmer High School.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Don't trust situations or people who are manipulative or play with your emotions. Separate the negative from positive and associate with those who bring out the best in you, and you'll find the success you desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Restrictions can build strength of character and make you realize what's truly important to you. Put your health and personal pleasures first.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
It's better to have a say in what transpires than to count on others to do anything for you. Details, honesty and integrity will matter if you plan to win over the popular vote among your peers this year.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Adapt, and keep moving forward. You can't stand in the way of progress, but you can look for ways to make it work to your benefit. Keeping up will play a major role in how well you do and the rewards you receive.