News

Retelling a movie, concert or a special moment is not nearly as effective on radio or in print as the eyes must visualize something they haven’t seen. This review of

KBEC General Manager Ken Roberts drove the radio station vehicle, nicknamed the Dodger, in Thursday’s Lights of Ennis Parade. He offered many positive insights from within the lights.

Colorful excerpts of Ennis and Ellis County history

Here’s a selection of mid-1950s news items from the Ennis Daily News, the Waxahachie Daily Light and other state and regional papers that carried info relating to locals.

DEVELOPMENT

Right on schedule, the new Buc-ee’s, as stated in January at their groundbreaking, will open its newest convenience store and gas station this spring at the southeast corner of IH-45 and Creechville Rd.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Hundreds of Ennisites and people from around Ellis County poured into the city’s historic downtown district to witness the Lights of Ennis Parade and to join in the block party that preceded and followed t

SHOPPING

Marketing and Communications Director Ashley Colunga reported handing out over onehundred printed shopping bags from the Visitor’s Center last Saturday.

MAIN STREET

An extensive program of events has been organized by the City of Ennis in conjunction with the Ennis Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Ennis that will entertain residents and their guests.

BUSINESS

Left falling apart while engineers sought to save it, the downtown structure couldn’t be salvaged and is currently being excavated.

SAFETY

A message released by the Texas Department of Public Safety reminds Texans to stay vigilant over the holidays about suspicious activities.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Ennis Historical Society, formerly Ennis Heritage Society, reports a successful season since its reboot this year.