Ennis has a mix of residential neighborhoods and land-management activity around the city and nearby areas. That can increase the odds that residents are exposed through:
- Home or yard herbicide use on properties and nearby lots
- Landscaping and property maintenance where herbicide application is routine
- Agricultural-adjacent environments where spraying may occur near where people live, work, or travel
- Residue carryover—for example, when clothing or work gear is brought inside and contacts family members
People typically reach out after they realize the timing of their illness doesn’t feel random. Sometimes it starts with a doctor’s diagnosis; other times it starts with a family member noticing a pattern after years of using weed killers or being around treated areas.


