LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Michael Bryon Johnson a/k/a Michael Bryan Johnson, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Mary Velia Kruse, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Bettie Ann Junkin, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application for Determination and Declaration of Heirship The State of Texas To all persons interested in the Estate of BETTIE ANN JUNKIN 26-E-2114 In The Ellis County Court at Law No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Edward Melvin Wooten, Jr., deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026. CAUSE NO. 26-E-2049 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Edward Melvin Wooten, Jr., Deceased, were issued on March 25, 2026, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of John Lee McMath, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JOHN LEE McMATH, Deceased, were issued on December 16, 2025, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Ronald Vickers, Deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RONALD VICKERS, Deceased, were issued on March 30, 2026, in Cause No.

Counterfeit $100 passed in Midlothian

  MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are asking the public for their assistance in identifying a subject that recently attempted to pass multiple counterfeit $100 bills at Brookshires located at 1400 E Main Street. The incidents took place on March 13 and March 26.

Ellis County Commissioners recognize ‘Paint the Town Blue’ initiative

  WAXAHACHIE – At a recent Ellis County Commissioner’s Court meeting a resolution was read supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month. The county’s initiative for the month is called “Paint the Town Blue” recognized by Ellis County Judge John Wray and the commissioners.

21-year-old convicted for driving while intoxicated

  WAXAHACHIE – Jacob Castillo, 21, of Dallas was convicted in an Ellis County Court last week for driving while intoxicated. The intoxication was caused by marijuana use prior to operating a motor vehicle.  Castillo was sentenced to probation for a term of 20 months.

Milford Police seeking grant to hire new officer, install flock cameras

  MILFORD – Milford Police Chief Kevin Southard has really turned the city of Milford around.