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Restrictions stemming from the impact of COVID-19 on such long-established traditions as the National Polka Festival and the Ennis Bluebonnets Trails Festival have disappointed many.

As the voice for both the spirit and news of the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, The Ennis News remains focused on just those elements.

The cancellation of the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival for only the second time in its 58-year history has brought memories of this city-defining event and hopes that it and other popular large scale local events will soon resume.

“Sometimes things have to be imperfect and difficult for us to appreciate the good,” Mayor of Ennis Angie Juenemann said when asked to comment on the current state of concern over the Coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the world, causing anxiety everywhere, even in the Bluebonnet City.

Shadow work is humiliating work, but without it we remain forever in the first half of life. Yes, “where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” As Joseph Campbell put it.

In order to protect the public from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the City is taking extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of this potentially devastating disease throughout our community. On March 13, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declared a state of emergency for all counties in Texas.

Courtesy photo Throughout the city, restaurants and fast food locations will continue to serve customers, though most will offer limited or no access to dining rooms. Drive through business, however, continues. Follow Facebook, social media or call ahead. The temporary inconveniences are in support of national, state, county and city directives. Ennis residents are encouraged to support Ennis area merchants, especially during this temporary season.

Ellis County Judge Todd Little issued a statement encouraging residents of Ellis County to remain calm during this time of uncertainty concerning the Novell Coronavirus (CO- VID-19). He reminded citizens there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County as of Friday’s statement release on Friday, March 13.

Pastors, business leaders and city officials gathered in the new Ennis Welcome Center for the quarterly meeting of #Bibles, #Badges and #Businesses to present information to spread to congregations and others about Ennis’ preparedness concerning C

During festival events and when downtown is busy, patrons may notice a new wrinkle by law enforcement by Ennis Police Department. Two new Segways were recently presented to the EPD for use during patrols.