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Ennis Choir concert downtown, Oct. 5

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 01:00

Presenting “American Patchwork,” 10:30am, at Minnie McDowal

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Cheering up a blue streak

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 01:00

Rice High School’s rhapsody crew

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Abortion still pre-eminent priority

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 01:00

Catholic Bishops affirm pro-life in prayer, action

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Youth pastor pleads guilty to sexually assaulting four minors

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 01:00

Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced that Marvin Scales, 53, of Waxahachie, Texas, pled guilty to two counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, and one count of Sexual Assault of a Child. Scales was sentenced to 50 years in prison on September 23, 2024.

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Giving people pumpkin to talk about

Sun, 09/29/2024 - 01:00

Hay Maze & Pumpkin Patch, October in Ennis

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Congress passes Bill 7909 to fight violence against women

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 01:00

House Bill 7909, described as the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, was passed on Wednesday by Congress by a 266 to 158 count. The vote total had several distinct points that will likely become impactful.

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Ferris fire claims life

Sun, 09/22/2024 - 01:00

A Thursday, Sept. 19, morning blaze inside a home at 741 East India Road in Ferris, just north of FM 660 and two miles northwest of Sugar Ridge Winery, trapped two victims inside. Firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after 6:15 a.m. and located one victim, deceased, due to heavy smoke and fire.