PUBLIC NOTICE: The City of Grand Prairie, Texas Notice of Public Hearing August 24, 2026

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors of the estate of Bettie Ann Junkin, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 16, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF  Bettie Ann Junkin, Deceased, Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Robert Louis Vrana, Sr., deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 16, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Robert Louis Vrana, Sr., Deceased, were issued on July 8, 2026, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Wanda Jo Smith, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 16, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Wanda Jo Smith, Deceased, were issued on July 1, 2026, in Cause No. 26-E-2156, pending in the County Court at Law No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Rosa Cortez Bellamy, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 16, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS On June 30, 2026, in Cause No. 26-E-2118, Ellis County Probate Court, Ellis County, Texas, the Court appointed Manuel Moreno, as the Independent Executor of the Estate of Rosa Cortez Bellamy.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 16, 2026)

  The Ferris Public Library like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in this year’s Summer Reading Club and helped make it a success.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (July 7 – 13)

Moore, George, 55, assault intentional/reckless impending breath/circulation family member w/prev arrest Felony 2, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution. Brumfield, Martin, 29, criminal trespass.

WILMER ARRESTS (July 5 – 12, 2026)

Calvin, Charlie, 53, criminal trespass. Hale, Ladanian, 18, warrant arrest other agency. Carey, Marvin, 43, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon. Green, Kobe, 21, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Where could I go?’

  Welcome to the “Front Porch.” In the sixth chapter of John’s gospel, the apostle takes us to a scene where the disciples come face to face with one of the Lord’s most piercing questions. How they answer this question will be a defining moment in their lives.

OUT TO PASTOR: Is crazy contagious?

  Getting into trouble seems to be an ongoing habit of mine. It doesn’t matter what the trouble is at the time; it somehow associates itself with me. Whenever I think I’m perfect and everything is going fine, I’m set up for something to go horribly wrong. Believe me, it happens to me all the time.