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Ferris ISD approved a contract with Education Energy Initiative, a company that works to provide energy solutions for schools that benefit the entire community. The partnership will secure highly competitive rates for residential electricity for qualifying employees and residents who live within the school district boundaries while generating donations to Ferris ISD’s education foundation.

Sam Houston State University, a public research university located in Huntsville,137 miles southeast of Ennis, recently published both its President’s and Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall semester.

Abilene Christian University recently announced 18 Dean’s Honor Roll students from Ellis County for the fall 2024 semester. Each earned a 3.6 or higher grade point average while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.

Elementary, junior high and high school students may enter their artwork in the Ellis County Art Association’s Annual Youth Art Show in April. Scholarships, a gift certificate to Blick Art Supply and ribbons will be awarded by age group after judging.

Buckle Up for Safety!

With so much attention ahead of Sunday’s big game, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is once again teaming up with NFL Alumni Health to encourage football fans to join us in the fight to save lives. The need is critical and the game plan simple: understand the dangers of fentanyl and synthetic drugs and use your voice to help spread life-saving information.

Funding from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) totaling $115,000 was transferred from account balance to finance the April Bluebonnet Trails Festival was approved by a 6-0 vote during the February 4 meeting of City Commissioners.

Since the announcement that Don Drake is the new Ennis Lions head football coach, the clock is ticking down on the next two critical hires for school district. The heir to Drake as Athletic Director and the successor to retiring and outgoing Superintendent, Jay Tullos, are expected in February, March or April.