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Ennis is a city in Ellis County, Texas (USA). The population was 18,551 at the 2005 census according to the city's official website.

Some persons attempt to pronounce Ennis like "Enos"; the proper pronunciation is that it rhymes with "tennis," at least for the local residents. However, the word Ennis derives from its former counter part Ennis in Ireland, which is pronunced "Inis" as the Irish have it, therefore both ways are technically correct.

The city holds the annual National Polka Festival which features food, music, dancing, and a parade through downtown.

Ennis has an annual Bluebonnet festival during the month of April.

Ennis is the only incorporated city in the United States that still elects its City Marshal. The election is held every two years with the winner being named Chief of Police by the City Council and City Manager.

For over 125 years, Ennis has successfully repositioned its strategic business focus from railroad, to agriculture, to modern industry. Ennis continues to embrace the rapidly changing business environment and enthusiastically looks forward to a very dynamic future.

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