News

Spring Primary results poured in across Ellis County on Tuesday, just like the other 253 counties in Texas. Two area races were decided, and three others were forced to a runoff on May 26.

Deacon Don Griffith SpecialtoTheNews

One of the political races sure to attract national attention is the battle for the state senate seat in Austin. John Cornyn, the senior Texas senator, is facing a stern fight in the March 3 Republican primary. Should he win on Tuesday, he will face either Jasmine Crockett or James Talarico in November.

Tuesday’s March 3 runoff between David Espedal and Chad Wester will determine the successor for Lynda Isbell’s unexpired former position – Mayor Pro Tem.

Ennis Fire Department officials were awarded for obtaining best practice standards by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association during the Feb. 17 City Commission meeting at City Hall. There are over 100 standards to reach, and the pursuit of the recognition was the first ever for the EFD.

Incumbent Bellomy, challenger Brookshire

Expanding Ennis baseball, softball; additional cities join

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a series of Lenten season articles submitted by Deacon Don Griffith that will publish through Easter Sunday.

One year after delivering a thirdplace finish in District 6-5A behind state-ranked Terrell (12-1) and Heritage (9-4), Head Coach Don Drake released the new 2026 football schedule. Ennis, 7-5 in 2025, returned to the playoffs after their 12-year streak ended.