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Two of the seven positions on the Ennis Independent School District (EISD) board will be up for election this spring on Saturday, May 2.

Garrett Bailey stated in early October his plan to seek the position of Precinct 2 as one of four Ellis County Commissioners. The area covers Ennis and neighboring land toward Waxahachie.

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Ellis County voters will do well in choosing either of two viable candidates for the new 504th District Court. Republican Greg Wilhelm has the edge headed into the March 3 election day after he was appointed to the 504th bench by Governor Greg Abbott on November 24.

Three voting days are on the horizon, and registered voters in the area have reason to make the effort to participate in each of them.

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.

Ennis Retired School Personnel Association met Thursday, February 5, and heard valuable information about Heart Health and other medical issues of importance to us. Dr. Meg Sullivan, cardiologist, presented and explained much needed information for ERSPA. The group appreciates her time and clear descriptions of what we might have to experience for ourselves or others in our lives.

Two-term City Commissioner for Ward 2, Bruce Jones, announced plans to campaign for a third and final time under the city’s term-limit ruling. Describing his bid as “my Last Dance,” he told The Ennis News, “I want to finish what I started. I think I owe it to the citizens of Ward 2 and the whole city of Ennis to continue to do all that I can to help them in any way possible.” His jurisdiction covers Ward 2, which is south of Ennis Avenue from Hall Street to I-45 and north of Lake Bardwell Drive. Jones’ care for citizens, however, knows no bounds.