The Ellis County Press

Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato

TASTE: Add real flavor, simplicity to busy season meals

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 15:53

FAMILY FEATURES – Make a smooth shift into the fall busy season with this Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato. It takes a traditional side dish and delivers an easy meal full of flavor and nutrients from California dairy foods.

Photo by Tony Webster

Ellis County Sheriff seeking help with 2-year-old murder investigation

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 17:10

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office said last week they were asking for the public’s help in a two-year-old death investigation of Jackie Wayne Shelby, aged 54 at the time of his death.Shelby’s death took place in Italy, Texas, in February 2023.

The new Midlothian Public Safety Facility Grand Opening was held Saturday, Sept. 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house. The new building is located at 1111 George W. Raffield Jr. Way in Midlothian. Photo courtesy Facebook.

Midlothian Public Safety Facility Grand Opening held Saturday

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 17:04

MIDLOTHIAN – The new Midlothian Public Safety Facility Grand Opening was held Saturday, Sept, 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house.The community was invited to the opening of Midlothian’s new Public Safety and Municipal Court Facility.Located at 1111 George W. Raffield Jr.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 18, 2025)

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 17:00

ALMAThe Alma City Council recently considered an ordinance to amend the driveway approach from the public right-of-way to 25-feet to be asphalt or concrete and from that point to the dwelling parking space to be all-weather material for emergency vehicles on all lots five acres or more.

Photo courtesy City of Wilmer

Wilmer passes 2025/2026 FY budget and tax rate

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:57

WILMER – The City of Wilmer successfully adopted its 2025/2026 fiscal year budget and tax rate at a special called meeting Thursday night.It was a unanimous vote to pass the budget, which will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s fiscal year budget by the amount of $4,044,907.

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Waxahachie residents to be charged processing fees for credit/debit card payments

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:41

WAXAHACHIE – These days, you have to even pay a fee to pay your utility bill in Waxahachie.Beginning Nov, 1, there will be a 3.95% processing fee applied to all credit and debit card payments, including those on AutoPay for utility bill payments.

Wide Receiver Jordan McCuin (7) on a long catch and run down the Red Oak sideline. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Cedar Hill dominates Red Oak, 48-16

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:00

CEDAR HILL – Red Oak was looking to bounce back after a close loss to Arlington Seguin against the Class 6A Cedar Hill Longhorns this past Friday night.The Hawks initial possession looked promising but soon stalled.It was all Cedar Hill from that point.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 96

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 14:07

When I got to the house, I parked in my usual spot between our house and Goodnight Irene’s. Grandma’s orange and white ‘56 Ford was on the hill by the vacant lot. She and Preacher Harvey or Aunt Gracie always parked when they were over.

SPEAKING TRUTH: I doubt you REALLY believe in God

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 14:01

83% of U.S. adults believe in God, according to a Pew Research article published this year.Despite numbers declining over the decades, it is still very high.During 30+ years of ministry in rural areas throughout the Great Plains, I have met many people who are a part of the 83%.

OUT TO PASTOR: How much fun is too much?

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:27

If you don’t have any fun in life, what is the purpose?I know life is more than just having fun, but there is a place for fun in our daily lives.Everyone has their idea of what fun is, and we don’t always agree on that.