INVITATION FOR BIDS: Garney Companies, Inc. soliciting subcontractor bids for the Mountain Creek Regional Wastewater System Expansion project, located in Midlothian, TX

Publish four times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 4, 2026, Thursday, June 11, 2026, Thursday, June 18, 2026, and Thursday, June 25, 2026.   GARNEY COMPANIES, INC.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality notice of receipt of application and intent to obtain water quality permit renewal

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press  on Thursday June 4, 2026.   TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NO. WQ0014628001   APPLICATION.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Ferris Independent School District notice of public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate

Father’s Day gift ideas for rock star dads

STATEPOINT – If you have a “rock star” dad, a traditional Father’s Day gift may not strike the right note.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 4, 2026)

  ALMA Matias Zatonyl was named Mayor Pro-Tem for the Alma City Council at a council meeting held earlier this month. Council also voted to have the council meetings filmed via a YouTube Channel for the city. CEDAR HILL D Magazine has named two Cedar Hill destinations in its Ultimate Outdoor Guide.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 4, 2026)

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 26 – June 1)

Chrystal, Daja, 26, theft prop >=$750<$2500. Rogers, Ryan, 32, criminal mischief >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3. Whitley, Jayla, 23, felony warrant, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 24 – 30)

Cornstubble, Shane, 49, assault causes bodily injury family member. Bowman, Sirshae, 34, warrant other agency. Johnson, Cassandra, 46, DWI. White, Timothy, 53, disorderly conduct Singleton, Jeremiah, 19, unl carrying weapon. Fuller, David, 45, warrant arrest,  warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 24 – 31)

Gonzalez, Ruby, 35, engaging in organized criminal activity, forgery to defraud or harm of another, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Limon, Angel, 24, viol bond/protective order.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Psalm 119 – more than words on a page

  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” Coming again to Psalm 119, there is splendor and wonder in this piece of spiritual literature that comprises 176 verses.