FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 2, 2026)

  Join us on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. for Window to the Wild, an engaging presentation that brings visitors up close with fascinating wildlife while teaching about animal habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Never ending wars based on money and ego, and Americans apparently think it’s OKAY?

  When does the fighting end? I want to say whether you’re an Israel lover or hater or a Palestinian lover or hater – it’s never okay to destroy land. In the end Gaia will return to haunt those who have no respect – give me a front row seat.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Chic urban kitchen in Dallas perfect for Southern comfort food

  It’s called Yardbird – and it’s in Dallas at 2121 N Pearl. Yardbird offers the perfect location for an array of diners from a local following to the traveler passing through. The restaurant is a chic urban kitchen serving southern comfort food in an upscale-casual setting.

Ellis County jury convicts former Cedar Hill Police Officer

  WAXAHACHIE – Former Cedar Hill Police Officer Donald Mercer was convicted and sentenced to jail time last week in Ellis County. Mercer,  from Dallas County, was convicted by a jury of the Class A Misdemeanor offense of Official Oppression and sentenced to 300 days in the Ellis County Jail.

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food expands North Texas footprint with new Midlothian restaurant

  MIDLOTHIAN – Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open its first Midlothian location on June 26 bringing delicious, traditional Hawaiian plates to a fast-growing community south of Dallas. Located at 201 Nicholette Creek Rd.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: City of Glenn Heights to discuss and consider amendments to Planned Development-33 (PD-33)

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 25, 2026. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Glenn Heights 1938 South Hampton Road, Bldg.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: City of Glenn Heights to discuss and consider a Specific Use Permit (SUP) amendment

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 25, 2026. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Glenn Heights 1938 South Hampton Road, Bldg.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the Estate of Dustin Lance Richards, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 25, 2026. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application for Determination and Declaration of Heirship   The State of Texas To all persons interested in the Estate of DUSTIN LANCE RICHARDS 26-E-2192 In The Ellis County Court at Law No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the Estate of Amanda Nicole Burton, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the Estate of Janet Todd Ward, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 25, 2026.