OBITUARY: James Alexander Davidson

James Alexander Davidson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 1, 1957 to his parents Bernice and Thomas. He was the youngest of five children, two sisters and two brothers. He grew up a wild-hearted young man, collecting stories along the way. In 1974 he joined the Army.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Open Letter – My “Hachie” H.S. Seniors

  This past Friday night, I watched as 150 of my students walked across that stage, robed proudly in green and with smiles stretching halfway across the football field.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 28, 2026)

  Did you know your Ferris Public Library card opens up thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and research tools? They are all available 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer; with no late fees and completely free!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 19 – 25)

Lamb, Brittany, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member. Ortiz-Esquviel, Beatriz, 29, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Salinas-Costilla, Humberto, 45, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, immigration hold. Curiel, Gabrielle, 34, commitment.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 17 – 24)

Herring, Roy, 33, warrant arrest other agency. Esquivel-Lozano, Carlos, 28, DWI, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle, resist arrest search or transport. Luna, Jose, 40, terroristic threat of family/household, terroristic threat of family/household.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Kenneth Wayne Owen, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KENNETH WAYNE OWEN, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2026, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Vivian Lucille Owen, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that  original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VIVIAN LUCILLE OWEN, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2026, in Cause No.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council City of Wilmer, Texas

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Self Storage Sale Prestige Storage – Midlothian

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press Thursday, May 28, 2026, and Thursday, June 4, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of self storage sale Go Store It, 2501 N Kaufman St., Ennis TX

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press Thursday, May 28, 2026, and Thursday, June 4, 2026.   NOTICE OF STORAGE SALE Go Store It, 2501 N Kaufman St.