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CBS News
01-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Ennis gears up for major Cinco de Mayo celebration, boosting local businesses
The city of Ennis is preparing for its big Cinco de Mayo event on Sunday, and this year they've booked a huge act. The annual event brings in over 10,000 people from across the metroplex in just one day, and for many businesses, it's their livelihood. El Santo Kamaron, a restaurant in Ennis, began as a food truck and has since grown into a brick-and-mortar establishment. CBS News Texas The city's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration plays a crucial role in sustaining businesses like El Santo Kamaron during slower months. "This will actually be our second year for Cinco de Mayo, but because we just opened the lobby this year, I think things will be a little different," said Rosa Reyes, the owner of El Santo Kamaron. "All the events that our town has to offer… all of those events mean a lot because they support small business owners like us." In Ennis, the Hispanic population is over 47%, and many of those residents are opening businesses. In a sluggish economy, the Ennis Chamber of Commerce said the annual festivals like Cinco de Mayo are crucial for business, most times doubling revenue. "When you see thousands and thousands of people flood to this community, those people then are around our community, shopping at our boutiques, coming to our bars, our restaurants," said Michelle Coulter, owner of Clyde's Bar Inc. and first vice chair of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce. "And they're out spending their money, and it's great, that's great for the economy." Drawing these big crowds means making sure organizers are securing a big act. This year, the main act is Latin Grammy Award-winning band Grupo Siggno. "And that's always the goal to just get bigger bands, to bring more people to the community," Coulter said. Destination Ennis helps put on the celebration in conjunction with the Ennis Chamber of Commerce. Amelia Valdez, a real estate agent in the area and part of the Destination Ennis team, said these cultural events help those in the community know they are welcome in Ennis. "Our community doesn't have to walk out their front door and go to Fiesta in San Antonio; they can walk out their front door and come to downtown Ennis and celebrate Cinco de Mayo," Valdez said. Coulter and Reyes are just thankful for the opportunity and the growth the community is seeing. "We've been working hard for all of this, and it's kind of like a dream come true for us," Reyes said. The 2025 Cinco de Mayo festival is on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. For more information, visit
FACT
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
New Balance drops 1000 Colorways exclusively in the Middle East
It's time to put your most fashionable foot forward. The sportswear brand New Balance has dropped a new collection. New 1000 Colorways is exclusive to the Middle East and is available at Foot Locker in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, as well as online in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. New Balance has launched two new colorways of the 1000 sneaker. The promotional images are set against the backdrop of Miami lights, and pay homage to the brand's roots. First released in 1999, the New Balance 1000 embodies Y2K aesthetics with its bold, futuristic design. Its sleek silhouette, prominent overlay panels, sculpted sole unit, and nylon eyelets set it apart, making it a standout in both past and present sneaker culture. Unconventional yet timeless, the 1000 seamlessly integrates into today's sneaker scene, reflecting New Balance's craftsmanship and authenticity. The new campaign features the brand ambassador and Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Eladio Carrión and British Nigerian singer, Darkoo. Eladio was born in Kansas, United States, and raised in Puerto Rico. He has released five albums, which have reached the top 10 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. Darkoo was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in London, United Kingdom. She started making music when she was 15 years old, and is famous for her Afrobeat sounds. Her breakthrough record Favourite Girl received international acclaim, and she is set to headline her first show in London this year. The new 1000 colorways will be available in NB Navy/Dusk Shower/Pearl Grey/Sunfade Pink and Mineral/Sea Salt/Angora/Peach/Blossom. New Balances New 1000 Colorways are available from 20 February. The prices start from AED 799 in the UAE and SAR 929 in Saudi Arabia. Check in with FACT for the best things to do. GO: Visit for more information.
