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City grants $50k for domestic abuse advocacy

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 01:00

Tuesday, December 17, a grant agreement of $50,000 from the City of Ennis was approved in a 5-0 vote by the City Commission to The Heights Ellis County Advocacy Center. The monies for the upcoming year will come from the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) fund.

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Library still projects February opening

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 01:00

News is all good from the frontlines of the Ennis Public Library, where the opening remains focused on mid-February.

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Officer killed by inmate

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 01:00

Memorial Service set for Monday in Midlothian

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EDC Dir. Wehmeier accepts offer in Princeton

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 01:00

Director of the Ennis Economic Development Corporation, Jim Wehmeier, has announced his resignation in order to accept a similar offer in Princeton, Texas. Located 73 miles north of Ennis, it is the third fastest growing city in America.

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Munn secures $1.3 million for Ennis

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 01:00

It did not take long for Interim City Manager Dustin Munn to exhibit his Midas touch. Just two weeks into his temporary job, he discovered Ellis County owed the City of Ennis a total of $1.3 million.

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Muli returns as Finance Director

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 01:00

Stanley Muli, from Kenya, was re-hired after resigning a few weeks ago. Previously he came to Ennis as the Assistant Finance Manager after being referenced by his friend, Stephen Barnes. When the latter stepped down, so did Muli.

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ERMC introduces high-tech mammography

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 06:00

3D digital imaging improves early detection

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Around Town

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 06:00

Local Businesses to Host Carter BloodCare Blood Drives

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Ennis Golden Circle members complete dementia and Alzheimer’s awareness programming

Sat, 12/14/2024 - 06:00

Members of the Ennis Golden Circle have enhanced their knowledge and preparedness around Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by completing a series of educational programs presented by the Alzheimer’s Association in collaboration with Danae Hicks from the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office. The comprehensive series included three key workshops: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, How to Recognize Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and Healthy Living for Body and Mind.