Ennis Daily News

11/20/2025

Former Ennis quarterback and wide receiver Wondame Davis, Jr., inactive for the first three games of the season at UT-El Paso, has warmed up considerably. In fact, the redshirt freshman now leads the team in receiving yardage, average gain per catch (22.9) and all-purpose yards.

11/20/2025

Considering the cohesive play demonstrated by the Ennis varsity girls basketball team in their home opener, a commanding 59-13 win over North Mesquite, a year has brought about great change.

11/19/2025

My love interest with trees began when I was barely 5. My family moved into a new, red-brick home with a huge yard, and my father--who was apparently a direct descendant of Johnny Appleseed--proceeded to fill that yard up with plum trees, apple trees, pear trees and a semi-circle of mimosas in the b...

11/19/2025

When it comes to favorite sounds in the middle of the night, there are many. Thunder and rain pelting the roof or windows nearby are not bad. The doorbell is bad, really bad. Dogs barking is annoying, only if it means having to get up to investigate.

11/18/2025

The Honorable Gene Knize, 83, of Ennis, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Ellis County, Gene was born in Ennis in 1942 to Wesley F. Knize and Ethelina Haskovec Knize. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved aunt, Carolyn Haskovec. Gene is surviv...

11/18/2025

City commissioners held a special meeting on Wednesday, November 12, to discuss and determine which of two bids for Christmas lighting and décor they would accept. In the end, the 56-minute dialogue finished in a 4-3 vote in favor of the lower bid.

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Local businessman and lifelong Ennis citizen, David Espedal, has made public his plan to run for the soon-to-be-vacant Mayor Pro Tem seat on the City Commission.

11/17/2025

A windy and sunny Tuesday provided the setting for a one-hour Veterans Day Remembrance Rally at Ennis’ Veterans Park. Hundreds were on hand for the tribute to those who have, or are, or will serve America in a branch of the military.

11/17/2025

Four candidates currently campaigning