The Ellis County Press

WILMER ARRESTS (July 5 – 12, 2026)

Ellis123
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 14:24
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?’

STEVEN RAY BOWEN
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:28
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?

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:15
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.

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OPINION: Only one revolution ended in liberty

ERICK ERICKSON
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:41
Two hundred and fifty years ago, men in powdered hair and knee breeches did what no colony had ever done successfully. They broke away from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not bloodthirsty radicals. They had petitioned again and again to remain loyal subjects of the Crown.
Former Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta

Former Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta

Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta resigns

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:09
WILMER – Wilmer’s Mayor Sheila Petta stepped down from her mayoral seat this past Friday, July 10. Her resignation letter read “It is with mixed emotions that I submit my resignation as Mayor of the City of Wilmer, effective July 10, 2026.
Frank Posada

Frank Posada

Frank Posada named new city administrator in Wilmer

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:08
WILMER – Frank Posada has been named as Wilmer’s new City Administrator. Posada’s official effective date was July 6, and he was appointed to the position on June 18.
Seven inches of concrete will be poured over the next several weeks on Wolf Springs Road ending at the city limits. The orange area on the map indicates where the city’s projects ends. Graphic courtesy Google Maps.

Seven inches of concrete will be poured over the next several weeks on Wolf Springs Road ending at the city limits. The orange area on the map indicates where the city’s projects ends. Graphic courtesy Google Maps.

Ferris begins Phase I street and drainage improvements

SPECIAL REPORT
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:06
FERRIS – The City of Ferris will begin construction next week on Phase I of its voter-approved street and drainage improvement program, marking the first major step in delivering long-term road and drainage improvements across the community.
K-9 Officer Farock. Photo courtesy Fairfield Police Department.

K-9 Officer Farock. Photo courtesy Fairfield Police Department.

Officer turns himself in after Ennis PD warrant

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:02
ENNIS – Joseph Silas, a two-year member of the Fairfield Police Department, turned himself in to the Ennis Police Department last week following a warrant issued for cruelty to non-livestock animals, as outlined in the Texas Penal Code 42.092(b)(1), a third-degree felony.
Graphic courtesy Vecteezy

Graphic courtesy Vecteezy

Ellis County road construction and infrastructure dates

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:50
ELLIS COUNTY – Major state, regional, and municipal infrastructure projects are underway across Ellis County. This summer you can continue to expect driving traffic updates and lane shifts as the work continues.