The Ellis County Press

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Wilmer receives $25,000 from QTS Data Centers

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 17:55
 WILMER – The City of Wilmer recently received a $25,000 donation to the National Fire Council on behalf of the Wilmer Fire Department from QTS Data Centers.QTS is well known for their community involvement in Wilmer.
City of Ennis

City of Ennis

Ennis special election called for Jan. 31 to replace mayor and mayor pro tem

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 17:50
 ENNIS – The Ennis special election has been called for Jan. 31, 2026 to fill the vacant seats for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.Both seats are open due to the resignations of Mayor Kameron Raburn and Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Isbell. Raburn vacated his seat to run for Ellis County Judge.
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Train tracks near Alma City Hall a concern

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 17:27
 ALMA – Alma Mayor Renee Jones told residents on her Facebook page, the ongoing issues with the train tracks located near City Hall is being addressed.She acknowledged the “poor quality of the recent repairs.”Alma residents have been concerned regarding the train tracks for some time.
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The Ellis County Press named Ovilla paper of record

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 17:24
 OVILLA – The Ellis County Press has once again been named Ovilla’s paper of record.The decision was made last week at the Ovilla City Council meeting.The vote was 3-2.ECP had been the city’s paper of record for many years, but a few years ago the designation had been given to a competing paper.