The Ellis County Press

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:48
Gonzalez, Vicente, 58, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Lott, Christopher, 40, continuous violence against the family Felony 3, viol bond/protective order.Scott, Jaelun, 26, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Gomez, Enrique, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3Cuellar,...

WILMER ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:46
Contreras, Renee, 32, criminal trespass, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Mendez, Eden, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Caro, Erica, 36, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.King, Jeremy, 28, warrant arrest other agency.Hyder-McKinney, Anthony, 25, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Davis, Jomari, 19,...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 101

STEVEN RAY BOWEN
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:41
I opened the door of the Nova for Corrina as I had done a hundred times that summer. She didn’t get in, though. She stood there with me in the door. I looked back once more. The graveyard was now quiet; even the workers slowly lowering Mama to the ground worked in silence.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where oh where is my hair?

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:38
It is true that I don’t pay attention to many things in life. I guess I’m just too busy to notice everything.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage always asks me why I’m not paying attention. To keep engaged in that argument, I say, “I’m too poor to pay attention.
© The Ellis County Press

© The Ellis County Press

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: And the Pentagon said, “If you don’t report OUR news OUR way then you aren’t invited to the party”

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 14:00
After all, who cares about a little First Amendment when you do not want to follow it.I’m a bit concerned that as of several weeks ago every news outlet except for a few willing to break journalistic code left the Pentagon instead of allowing their First Amendment rights to be stomped on by the...
Miles and miles of vines.

Miles and miles of vines.

BONJOUR WORLD: France’s Champagne region and the most expensive avenue in the world

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:39
If you are that special person who says “it’s always a good time for champagne,” I have the destination for you.It’s a short train ride from Paris, but certainly a decadent destination for the Francophile traveler.Arriving in Reims by train and renting a car to drive to the town of Epernay will...
In the second quarter, Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton dropped this pass over the shoulder of wide receiver Braden Robinson (2). This set up a Hawk’s touchdown two plays later. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

In the second quarter, Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton dropped this pass over the shoulder of wide receiver Braden Robinson (2). This set up a Hawk’s touchdown two plays later. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak takes care of Cleburne, 38-28

STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:20
CLEBURNE – The Red Oak Hawks traveled to Cleburne on Friday, Oct. 17 to face off against the 0-3 Yellow Jackets.The Yellow Jackets didn’t play like a 0-3 team coming into the game and gave the Hawks a run for their money.In the 1st quarter, both teams moved the ball mostly on the ground.
Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros (3) rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 225 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros (3) rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 225 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Palmer has no problem with Whitesboro, 46-28

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:17
PALMER – If Whitesboro wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Palmer, they should've done a better job of containing Bulldog quarterback Eric Cisneros.The Bulldogs enjoyed a cozy 46-28 victory over the Bearcats on Friday with plenty of help from Cisneros, who rushed for 172...
Junior Preston Smith (50) helped the Milford Bulldogs blow past the Avalon Eagles 94-62. Photo by Mark Borden.

Junior Preston Smith (50) helped the Milford Bulldogs blow past the Avalon Eagles 94-62. Photo by Mark Borden.

Milford 94, Avalon 62

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:10
Milford had won three straight at home, but on Friday night they bumped up to 6-1 to make it four. The Bulldogs’ offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they’ve scored all season. Having lost for the first time this season, Avalon fell to 6-1.