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Ennis City Commissioner Kameron Raburn was one of two people elected last week to the Executive Board by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

Ever-active in the community, the Rotary Club of Ennis once again recognized the hard academic work of Ennis High School students. Four were honored during the district’s annual awards ceremony.

On Thursday, a gravel truck with an empty trailer caught fire on I-45 near the 251 mile marker. Detecting smoke and an odor of fuel, the driver immediately pulled over. Upon inspection, he discovered the truck was on fire. He attempted to extinguish it with an onboard extinguisher, but the fire was too far advanced. Ennis Fire Engine No. 192, Truck 191 and Battalion 191 arrived and extinguished the fire. Fire Chief Bill Evans reported the truck was a total loss, though the driver did not require hospitalization.

One of the oldest community organizations in America, the Freemasons are well over a century old, dating back to 1731 in Pennsylvania. Masonic Lodge No. 369 held a Sesquicentennial Celebration for 150-years in Ennis on June 25 in downtown.

AUSTIN— The dog days of summer have certainly arrived, and with the soaring temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year.

AUSTIN—Across the state, folks are making plans for barbeques and relaxing days on lakes, rivers and the Texas coast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Before taking a dip, Texas Game Wardens urge everyone spending time in the water to remember to follow basic safety precautions while on the water.

Early Monday morning, June 26, a Waxahachie man stabbed to death another man from the same city, both 35-years of age.