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Ennis Police reported a shooting incident that took place in the 300 block of W. Waco Street that left a 16-year-old male in a Dallas area hospital.

Two standout Ennis High School students ended the school year by competing at the University Interscholastic League State Academics in Austin. Senior Reid White garnered second place in Current Issues and Events, while Kimberly Morales, a junior, narrowly missed a Top Six finish while writing an essay in the Ready Writing division.

An apparent brick in an already existing wall, Texas Central Railway CEO and President Carlos Aguilar announced last weekend that he was departing his role from the venture. His statement was written on LinkedIn.

Ennis is gearing up for the best small-town patriotic experience in Texas. Back by popular demand, the Freedom Fest is back for the 9th year. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 25.

Last week’s Blues on Main festival in downtown Ennis, spotlighted recently in The Ennis News, entertained many with the sound of music from popular acts. And now they are thanking Unity in the Community (UITC) and its many corporate sponsors for a two-day fellowship well spent.

Area residents and well-wishers from across the county were on hand Wednesday as Ennis turned 150 years old, which turns out, is much preferred to pronouncing sesquicentennial. With apologies to Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh in the 1963 musical, Bye Bye Birdie, putting on a happy face was a cinch with free hot dogs, snow cones, cupcakes and cookies.

Five years ago on June 23, the Marine Corps League of Ellis County was founded in Ennis by former Commandant Robert Bell.

An inspiring story of a young Ennis woman is touching the hearts of both horse-lovers and the wild mustangs she is rehoming.

A pair of time capsules placed at Ennis’ Pierce Park has been the subject of some discussion among local city leaders and historians recently.