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As unpredictable as a hen in a hurricane, the effects caused by the coronavirus pandemic has impacted many more Americans through unemployment than by those who have tested positive.

An 8-year-old local girl is making the most of quarantine restrictions by bringing happiness to area residents with her homemade greetings cards, pictures and letters.

Numbers rising exponentially are showing more promise in the fight against the effects of coronavirus in Ellis County. The cases continue to rise, while those who have recovered, 109, outnumber the 69 active cases.

Ennis State Bank at its 1960s location on Dallas Street.

A train derailment in Ennis in the 1950s, taken by Ford Curry, Dane Willliams’ uncle.

Bobbie Dlabaj, my friend and a regular Ennis News contributor of fascinating histories of the people of our city and county, has been at it again, turning up some really exciting information on some brothers who once lived in the Bluebonnet City b

Robert Rupp has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) CEO of Ennis Regional Medical Center effective May 4. A veteran healthcare leader, he also assumes the top leadership role at Parkview Regional Hospital in nearby Mexia.

Breaking down the case demographics in Texas reveal that of the 6,422 who have tested positive, nearly one-third are white.

In coordination with the State of Texas, Ellis County will be hosting a free, one day mobile coronavirus testing location. All tests administered are by appointment only, due to limited testing units.

Bristol artist Jim Anderson adjusted his recent Hay Bail Tribute for First Responders to include all those who identify as servants during the current coronavirus pandemic, nationwide, including police, fire and EMT’s.

A group of local men who call themselves the Grateful Eight combined their hearts and their BBQ’ing skills to serve the 40-man Ennis Fire Department on Friday.