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Puente said to be detained in Mexico; police await confirmation

Next weekend’s Autumn Days Fall Festival is sure to attract many, some of whom shared their anticipation with the Ennis News.

One of the most recognized, venerable stores in town, Tom’s Food Market, 600 W. Gilmer St., owned for 69-years by the Jurica family, was sold on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Ellis County Commissioner’s Court has re-enacted the county- wide outdoor burn ban, effective Tuesday, Oct. 18. According to area Fire Marshall, Tim Birdwell, dry conditions have persisted to the point where the governing drought index number warrants applying the immediate 90-day burn ban.

T.J. Knight was named acting superintendent of the Ferris Independent School District on September 27 following the retirement of James Hartman.

Tabernacle Church welcomes their new senior pastor, Dr. Zach Crook, to the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1200 Country Club Rd.

Looking fast while sitting still. Ennis hits the national stage this week when the National Hot Rod Association visits the 30,000 seat track on the west side of town. Set annually as one of six sites where qualifiers meet to prove their need-for-speed on the quarter-mile track. Local Photographer Fred Phipps is on-site.

Halloween means children getting outdoors to enjoy treats, fun, and games. It also signals a change back to Standard Time with shorter days and longer nights. With shorter days comes more night driving. Because nighttime driving is more dangerous, it requires extra attention from motorists, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists.