FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 12, 2026)

 February is both Black History Month & Library Lovers Month, and we are offering a wide range of activities and resources to celebrate both!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (February 12, 2026)

Jordan Morgan of Midlothian has been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.Emma Fletcher of Waxahachie graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services from Abilene Christian University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 3 – 8)

Escalante, Eric, 24, poss marij <2oz, failure to identify giving false/fictitious info, resist arrest search or transport, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Trotter, Lukas, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Martinez, Daniel, 37, DWI 2nd.

WILMER ARRESTS (February 1 – 9)

Webster, John, 55, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest local, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest local.Gipson, James, 50, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Voter imposed term limits mean voting incumbents out

 This week, I’m going to reference my own local elections in Ellis County alongside the bigger picture in politics.I wonder if Ellis County is a snapshot of what’s happening around the country.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Board of Adjustment City of Wilmer, Texas

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Jordan Ray Walker

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication for the estate of Gloria Garza Diaz

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.THE STATE OF TEXASRE: CITATION BY PUBLICATIONCause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate the estate of Rodolfo Lopez, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate the Estate of RODOLFO LOPEZ, Deceased, were issued on January 16, 2026, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Robert David Harden, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ROBERT DAVID HARDEN, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2026, in Cause No. 25-E-2300, pending in the County Court at Law No.