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Ennis resident Sergio Hernandez comes from a family of construction workers and has helped them since he was 12. But he knew he wanted to do something different.

Art lovers and collectors will have the opportunity to purchase original works from Ellis County artists during the Ellis County Art Association’s Sizzling Summer Art Show July 17-22 at the Beaudry Gallery in downtown Waxahachie. The exhibit will feature landscapes, portraits, wildlife, still life and other subjects in oil, watercolor, pastel, photography and three-dimensional art.

Lifting the Scandinavian colors, a red field with a dark blue Nordic cross outlined in white, are Ennis freshman Eli and his dad David Espedal, during a World Cup match in Dallas. Erling Haaland scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute as Norway edged Ivory Coast, 2-1. The 6’5 Viking wears No. 9 and is hugely popular.

Ennis historical group, Parsons Camp, received a special tour of thousands of artifacts and documents from the Civil War at the Pearce Museum. Located at Navarro College, a significant trove of 17,000 relics date back to the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, are on display.

A sunny and warm, patriotic Saturday turned into festive celebration of America’s Independence in downtown Ennis. While the farmers market took place on North Dallas Street, scores of young children, young people and families rode decorated tricycles, wagons and bikes.

After years of planning, construction, and temporary relocation, the Ennis Public Library is now marking one year in its renovated home. The renovation, which transformed the library between 2023 and 2025, was designed to create more opportunities for visitors of all ages.

Interim County Judge John Wray issued a statement on June 29 in response to citizens requesting he act on the misdemeanor retail theft arrests of recently elected County Commissioner Matthew Zajic, of Ennis.

Palmer opened a new elementary school in 2015 for 397 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. The Janie Barron Campus features state-of-the-art library, classes and an underground storm shelter. This summer the 65,000 square-foot school has been forced to add six classrooms for the fall as enrollment surged over 500 in the most recent year.