Ennis Daily News

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

Class 1A Avalon had to enjoy seeing their top player, 6-foot-4 junior Brooklyn De La Garza deliver an MVP performance during the second annual Ellis County Volleyball All-Star match at the Historic Old Gym in Midlothian. It was built from salvaged lumber from post-World War II buildings, it opened i...

01/14/2026

A local group, Citizens Who Believe in Ennis, are sponsoring a Mayoral Forum on Friday, January 16. It will start at 6 p.m. The setting is at the Legacy Hall and Event Center, 850 I-45, on the northbound service road, just north of Creechville Road.

01/14/2026

New Ennis girls soccer HC Victor Monsivais may have rekindled the ancient, Griffin-like Lions with wings, but Ennis flew to three straight wins to open the season at 3-0. In doing so, the Lady Lions equaled their 2025 win total of 3-14-3.

01/14/2026

Three players reached double-figures and Ennis toppled the Terrell Tigers, 61-32, on the road on Tuesday. Eli Harris had the hot hand, firing five triples, including a 30-footer to end the first half with a 30-16 upper hand.

01/13/2026

Ennis improved their overall record to 3-0 with two victories to start the Chris Cooper Soccer Tournament in Ennis. HC Chad Gandy’s Lions fired out of the gate, pedal-to-metal, with a 9-2 demolition of Lancaster on Thursday and followed that with a 5-0 blanking of Cleburne.

01/13/2026

I still retain my 2014 calendar and I’m not even a certified hoarder. It’s still with me…

01/13/2026

You can hear a lot and even learn a thing or two from sitting across the table. It was 1994 and I was at a restaurant off 183 in Irving. Probably 6-or-8 guys were there to plan a large summer event. A college football player was in the group. You know the look… thick neck, a snarl for a smile and ...

01/12/2026

During a specially-called workshop at City Hall on Tuesday, Community Engagement Director Ashley Colunga shared an impressive overview of events hosted by the city. She presented a financial summary and entertained certain areas that could benefit by outside funding while also listing community trad...

01/12/2026

Early voting starts Wednesday, January 14th.

All eligible voters in the City of Ennis, Texas, may vote in a Special Election to elect a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem at the
ELLIS COUNTY SUB-COURTHOUSE (CONF. ROOM), 207 S. SONOMA TRAIL, ENNIS TX 75119.

January 14, 2026 – January 16, 2026 (Wednesday through Friday) 8am-5pm

January 20, 2026 – January 24, 2026 (Tuesday through Saturday) 8am-5pm

January 26, 2026 and January 27, 2026 (Monday and Tuesday) 7am-7pm

https://www.ennistx.gov/January312026SpecialElection

01/12/2026

🚨 TONIGHT: The Future of Ennis is in the Room. 🚨
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​The decision we make at the polls this month determines the direction of our city for years to come.

​Tonight at 7:00 PM, we are hosting the candidates for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.

​This is your chance to:
✅ Hear their platforms.
✅ Ask the hard questions.
✅ Decide who earns your vote before Early Voting starts on Wednesday.

​📍 Location: St. Paul Baptist Church (909 West Brown Street)
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Sharp

​We are gathering with the community. The only person missing is YOU.

​See you tonight.

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