Ennis homebuilder David Espedal took a second step towards a full-term as Mayor Pro Tem by winning handily a March 14 runoff for the position over retired fire marshal Chad Wester.
The 60 to 40 percent victory (499 to 333) superseded his January 31 triumph of 42 to 37 percent.
Both were hopeful of succeeding former MPT, Lynda Isbell, the new mayor elect. Her unexpired term ends in six weeks, meaning…