New community banners will soon be adorning the light poles along 10th Street and Washington Street in Ellis.

Glen Keller, Tourism Committee and Ellis PRIDE Committee member, presented proposals during Monday’s city council meeting to replace the existing banners which have deteriorated.

“Welcome” and “Come Back Soon” banners will be placed on Washington while Ellis “Railer” banners will be on 10th.

The council unanimously voted to purchase 77 banners from Rupp Arts and Signs for $4,700.32 to be paid from the Tourism Fund.

(Read more: Hays Post)