Around Town

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared Ellis County a part of the Hurricane Laura Disaster Declaration, not for damages done, but instead for serving people fleeing north on the I-45 corridor.

Who was Lt. Jack Lummus, the man whose name has been embraced by the city of Ennis for his bravery?

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The following is a historical monologue that I contributed to 2016’s Myrtle Meander Halloween tour at Myrtle Cemetery in aid of the Ennis Historical Society.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Perfection and control will be your tickets to success this year. You can change your future if you are practical and forward-thinking.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 
You are sitting in a unique position.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Slow down. Keep your plans moving at a steady and practical pace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You'll receive some winning proposals this year. Don't let emotional issues stand between you and the changes you want to make.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 
Positive change is heading in your direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 

Put the past behind you, and prepare to make a big change. Opportunity is within reach.

Free Covid-19 Testing

Free testing for Covid-19 will be offered on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at New Founders Missionary Baptist Church, 1903 Lafayette St., Ennis.