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Ellis County

Ellis County Lifts Burn Ban After Three-Month Restriction

Commissioners' Court voted October 13 to rescind the county-wide ban first imposed in July.

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court voted at its Tuesday, October 13, 2026 meeting to rescind the county-wide burn ban that had been in place since July 21, 2026. The county's official website announced the change as effective immediately, confirming that Ellis County is no longer under a burn ban — a restriction that had applied to all unincorporated areas of the county, including rural stretches around Ennis, Ferris, Palmer, and Italy.

Ennis

Ennis Auto & Truck Parts Named 2026 Texas Auto Recycler of the Year

The Texas Automotive Recyclers Association honored the family-owned Roberts family business for its lasting impact on the industry.

The Texas Automotive Recyclers Association recognized Ennis Auto & Truck Parts as the 2026 Auto Recycler of the Year, honoring the Roberts family and their entire team for the lasting impact they continue to make in Ennis, across Texas, and throughout the automotive recycling industry. The award was reported by the Ellis County Press on October 7, 2026.

Ennis Lions

Ennis Lions at 2-0 in District Play, Host Burleson Tonight

Coming off a 500-yard offensive showing against Corsicana, the Lions take the field at home Friday evening while area volleyball teams enter a critical playoff stretch.

The Ennis Lions carry a 2-0 district record into tonight's home game against Burleson, kicking off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16. The strong district start followed a dominant 42-23 victory over previously undefeated Corsicana on September 26, in which the Lions rolled up 500 yards of total offense — a performance that head coach Don Drake told the Ennis Daily News gave him valuable insights into his team. The Lions had a bye in Week 6 before returning to action at Joshua on October 8.

Upcoming Events

Friday–Sunday, October 16–18

Ennis Public Theatre: 'An Old-Fashioned Family Murder' — Final Weekend

📍 Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St., Ennis · 7:30 PM (Fri–Sat) / 2:30 PM (Sun) · Verify · Ennis Public Theatre

Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30

Early Voting Opens — November 3 General Election

📍 Ellis County polling locations · Various times · Verify · Ellis County, TX — Upcoming Elections

Tuesday, October 20

Ennis City Commission Meeting

📍 Ennis City Hall · 6:00 PM · Verify · City of Ennis, Texas

Monday, October 26

Ennis Main Street Board Special Meeting

📍 City of Ennis · 5:30 PM · Verify · City of Ennis, Texas

Thursday–Saturday, October 29–31

Ennis Autumn Daze Festival & Haunted Hay Maze

📍 Historic Downtown Ennis, 302 N. Dallas St. · Sat 12–9 PM; Haunted Maze Thu 7:30–9 PM, Fri–Sat 7:30–10 PM · Verify · Visit Ennis Texas

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Super Bueno Mexican Grocery on Track to Open at 1205 W. Ennis Ave. by November

A Super Bueno grocery and convenience store is under construction at 1205 W. Ennis Ave., according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) records filed by Super Bueno Ennis LLC in…

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