LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Janet Boyer, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JANET BOYER, were issued on the 6th day of January 2026, under Case No. 25-E-2304, pending in the County Court at Law, Probate Court No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Donald Louis Brown, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DONALD LOUIS BROWN, Deceased, were issued on January 12, 2026, in Cause No.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 13 – 19)

Cooper, Alphonse,18, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 2, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.Ybarra, David, 54, parole violation.Morales, Miguel, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (January 11 – 19)

Carcamo, Rafael, 42, DWI/open alch container.Pina, Gloria, 44, public intoxication.Ramirez-Ramos, Yerandy, 28, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Hernandez, Erik, 29, DWI.Watkins, Vondrell, 21, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm.Turner, Damontriaze, 26, warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (January 11 – 18)

Macias, Juan, 25, DWI.Caballero, John, 36, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Hadir, Abraheem, 28, DWI/open alch container.Martinez, Wilfredo, 22, resist arrest search or transport, warrant arrest other agency.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: “If you don’t know, now you know” – Minneapolis could have been avoided, but it was not a sore that had suddenly just festered overnight

 This week is about Minnesota.I struggled with writing it because so much has already been said from every right, left and any other human being angle, so what’s left to say?I offer my comments and accept many will take issue.If so, that’s your journey.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: It is well!

 Welcome to the “front porch.”One sublime feeling that seems to be more common beginning in the cold days of December is that of peace.

OUT TO PASTOR: An old geezer looking for new tricks

 Although the year is new, I’m still an old geezer.I think I know what geezer means, but I’m not sure what the definition of “old” is.One person’s old is another person’s youth. Believe me, I don’t know the difference.

TASTE: Pair simplicity and flavor with seafood pasta

FAMILY FEATURES – Simplifying family dinners after the holiday season starts with easy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor. To save time heading into the new year, add a recipe like Shrimp Spaghetti to your repertoire.

FOCUS ON FAMILIES: Helping families meet their children’s basic needs

STATEPOINT – Greater income allows parents to better meet children’s basic needs, and financial stability can reduce parental stress.Advocates say that child tax credits (CTCs) provide one avenue for states to increase family resources and are encouraged by progress being made by Washington, D.C.