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Campaigns to elect Mayor Pro Tem, 2 Commissioners

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Nine vehicles seeking two parking places can create real anxiety, with gas and brake pedals, not to mention horns as tools to secure the desired destination. So, it is with nine hopefuls aiming to be elected for two vacancies.

New Director of the Ennis Economic Development Corporation, Miriam Castillo, has come out of the gate strong. Fresh from The Valley, she hosted a downtown workshop that drew about 50 community members, business owners, and stakeholders to talk downtown Ennis.

During a specially-called workshop at City Hall on Tuesday, Community Engagement Director Ashley Colunga shared an impressive overview of events hosted by the city. She presented a financial summary and entertained certain areas that could benefit by outside funding while also listing community traditions in need of preservation.

Ennis City and Finance Department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The national recognition came after the Chicago-based Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) completed their review of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for 2024.

Courtesy Photo/City of Ennis Congratulations to the Green Family! Their daughters, ages 8 and 11, loved searching for the elves throughout downtown.

Thursday roundtable left field needing separation

Ellis County’s Grand Old Party hosted a public candidate forum bringing together the three Republicans seeking the party’s nomination for Ellis County Judge. The event in Ovilla drew about 250 residents from across the county who were interested in hearing directly from the trio ahead of the upcoming primary on March 3.