Keep Ennis Beautiful

06/04/2026

Applications are closing tomorrow, June 5, 2026 at 11:59pm CT for Keep Texas Beautiful’s Young Texan Ambassadors program, and we need your help sharing this opportunity with young leaders in your community!

Young Texan Ambassadors is a statewide leadership and service program for Texas youth who are passionate about litter prevention, beautification, recycling, environmental education, and community improvement. Through virtual meetings and educational opportunities, Ambassadors connect with peers across Texas, learn from environmental and community leaders, and build the skills to turn their ideas into action.

Because program meetings and educational sessions are virtual, youth can participate from communities across the state. Even if there is not a nearby Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate, YTA can be a great way for young people to begin building local community engagement.

Many Ambassadors connect with local partners such as Texas Master Naturalist chapters, Native Plant Society of Texas chapters, local parks, schools, libraries, city departments, neighborhood groups, and other community organizations to complete projects and grow their impact.

Links for more information are in the comments

06/03/2026

🚲✨ Get Ready to Ride, Ennis! ✨🚲

The Red, White & Bike Parade is right around the corner, and we want to help you roll into summer with confidence!

Bring your bike to the Ennis Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 13 between 8 AM – 12 PM for FREE bike tune-ups, including:
• Flat repairs
• Brake & shift adjustments
• Chain lubrication
• Minor repairs

Perfect for parade riders or anyone wanting a smooth ride this summer! ☀️

Note: E-bikes are not included.

05/29/2026

What are you doing this weekend??

Keep Ennis Beautiful while out and about this weekend will be picking up litter when we see it 🦄

It may not be my litter but it is my planet 🌎

Help Keep Ennis Beautiful by picking up even 1 piece a litter!

Every piece counts 🧮

This photo struck a cord in my soul! 💃

It is up to all of us to do better, be better and share in the care for our city, our environment and our neighbors!

05/28/2026

☀️ Ennis, summer is here—and so are two great opportunities to help keep our community beautiful!

We’re excited to host two environmental stewardship events in June, and we’d love to have you join us.

🚲 Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 8 AM – 12 PM
Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market Litter Pickup + Bike Repair Booth
Help us pick up litter at the market while supporting our board member hosting the Red, White & Bike Parade Repair Booth!

🎆 Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 6 PM – 11 PM
The City of Ennis, Freedom Fest at Veterans Memorial needs
volunteers to help keep the park clean before, during, and after the Independence Day celebration.

💚 Volunteer Perks
Everyone who volunteers at least one full hour will receive one of our brand‑new Jewel Green or Eucalyptus Blue Keep Ennis Beautiful t‑shirts (limited sizes, colors, and quantities).

🌟 Friendly reminder: Please sign up in advance.

💚 Whether you give just one hour of your time or stay for the entire event, your support helps Keep Ennis Beautiful—and our community truly appreciates it!

👉 Call to Action: Let’s keep Ennis beautiful together.

🎯Litter clean up supplies are provided by Keep Texas Beautiful.

05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all City offices are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

🗑️ Trash Reminder: There will be no trash service on Monday. If your regular pickup falls on Monday, you may set out 3 extra bags on your next scheduled collection day.

☎️ After-hours assistance is still available by calling 972-875-1234.

05/22/2026

🎉🦸‍♂️💚 Look who swooped into our office today… and you know what that means!

Our Keep Ennis Beautiful Super Hero is officially headed to the National Polka Festival! 🎶✨

He’s got one important message for all our visitors, neighbors, and polka‑lovin’ friends:

👉 Please help keep downtown beautiful by tossing your trash in the barrels placed all around the festival!

Our City of Ennis, Public Works & Parks will team gladly take care of the full barrels at the end of each day so the celebration can stay clean! 🗑️💥

Let’s keep Ennis clean, festive, and ready to Polka the weekend away! 💃🪗

See y’all in Downtown Ennis! 🎉🌻

05/19/2026

🚴‍♂️ Get Your Bike Ready for the City of Ennis Red, White & Bike Parade! 🇺🇸⭐
Bring your bike out for FREE tune-ups!

Join us at the City of Ennis, Farmer’s Market on:
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market

We’re offering:
• Free flat repairs
• Brake & shift adjustments
• Chain lubrication
• Minor repairs

Perfect for parade riders or anyone getting ready to roll into summer! ☀️

❗Please note: No e‑bikes for this event.

Come see us and get your wheels parade‑ready! 🚲✨
This event will be hosted by some wonderful volunteers who want to give back to their community and in partnership with Ennis Economic Development and Keep Ennis Beautiful.

05/14/2026

Ennis, Texas – Keep Texas Beautiful has named Keep Ennis Beautiful a recipient of the 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA) 🎉—one of Texas’ highest environmental honors. The award was announced May 14 during the 2026 Keep Texas Beautiful Conference and celebrates communities that show exceptional leadership in beautification, litter prevention, waste reduction, and community engagement 🌿♻️✨.

Keep Ennis Beautiful was recognized for its strong culture of volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and community pride, all rooted in the city’s beloved Bluebonnet Spirit 💙🌼

This award reflects the dedication and pride of the residents, volunteers, businesses, and community partners who work every day to make the City of Ennis a cleaner, more beautiful place to live, work and play. We are honored to receive this recognition and proud of the community‑wide effort that made it possible.💛👏

Congratulations to all the cities who won!!
Keep Argyle Beautiful, Keep Brownwood Beautiful, Duncanville, Eden, Friendswood, Lago Vista, Keep Longview Beautiful, Mesquite, and San Saba!

Today was truly an honor to be part of something bigger! ✨💙 The energy at Keep Texas Beautiful— and the passion of Texans who make it all possible — is absolutely inspiring. Grateful for every resident, volunteer, and community partner who pours their heart into keeping our state beautiful! 🌟🌿🤝

05/13/2026

Updated Recycling Center Operation Hours

♻️ IMPORTANT UPDATE – RECYCLING CENTER HOURS

Effective this week, the City of Ennis Recycling Center will now be open Wednesdays only until further notice. This is a temporary schedule adjustment, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this change.

📍City of Ennis – Public Works
500 Lake Bardwell Dr.
Ennis, TX 75119

🕛 Hours of Operation
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lunch Closure: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of our community’s recycling efforts. Your participation helps keep Ennis clean and sustainable.