The Ellis County Press

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© The Ellis County Press

PET TALK: Getting rid of “flea dirt” – it's bath time!

 I met “SweetP” three weeks ago and noticed this in her hair: (picture).  Any guesses?It’s called flea dirt in the vet field. It’s not dirt y’all; it’s flea defecation.You, as a pet parent, are literally petting flea poop. Now that I’ve grossed you out, it’s now bath time.
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8 key steps to buying a home

STATEPOINT – Buying a home might be the most significant financial decision you ever make.By understanding these eight key steps in the process, you can move forward with confidence, clarity and long-term success:1.
Photo courtesy Fox 4 Dallas/Ft Worth

Photo courtesy Fox 4 Dallas/Ft Worth

Truck accident closes Waxahachie highway

 WAXAHACHIE – A livestock truck accident shut down US Hwy 77 in Waxahachie late last week.The accident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 when a semi-truck carrying a cattle trailer had a blowout, according to the driver.
Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson

Sheriff’s Department looking for missing juvenile male

 ELLIS COUNTY – As of Sunday, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department had not reported finding missing 14-year-old Dakota Johnson.Johnson is a black male, 5'9" and 130 pounds.His last known location was in the 100 block of Wilson Road near his home in Waxahachie.
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© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 25, 2025)

 ALMAAlma seems to have an active animal population. Recently a resident posted, “Whoever has young black cows on Lake Tom Sawyer they are out running thru neighbor’s yards. This has been going on for over a week.” Apparently, there were about 10 one-year-old cows visiting neighborhoods unattended.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Jason Hogan honored for 25 years of service

 WILMER – On Thursday, Sept. 18, the City of Wilmer recognized Jason Hogan at Thursday at its city council meeting for his 25 years of service with the Wilmer Fire Department. In the photo above, from left to right are Wilmer Fire Chief David Gifford, Jason Hogan, and Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Ferris Nichirin Atco ribbon cutting

 FERRIS – The Ferris Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Nichirin Atco Texas, Inc. on Friday, Sept. 19.
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© Charlotte M. Dickinson

Welcome to PET TALK, and a warm hello to all of you!

 I’ve been sequestered from society – for 37 years.I have been working inside a veterinary hospital – giving my legacy of initials of CMD – to every single pet record I was involved in.