OUT TO PASTOR: Just pinch a nickel until the buffalo screams

  Every so often, something happens reminding me of my father, who passed away over 16 years ago. Thinking back, he was the epitome of frugality. If I were to look up in the dictionary the meaning of frugality, I would not be surprised to find my father’s name.

SPEAKING TRUTH: Is there life after death?

  As a little boy I stood with my parents at a graveside service when a small plastic shovel was presented to me. I was asked if I wanted to scoop some dirt and toss it on the casket. I turned my head downward, then nervously backed into my mother and declined.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Did you know the US and Israel could be integrating its military?

  I don’t think you guys are ready for this shocker. However, before I dive fearlessly down this rabbit hole, I will say if we ever get open borders between the United States and Israel, Tel Aviv did wow me. That was some years back though. I even saw an amazing Lady Gaga show there – I digress.

OBITUARY: James Alexander Davidson

James Alexander Davidson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 1, 1957 to his parents Bernice and Thomas. He was the youngest of five children, two sisters and two brothers. He grew up a wild-hearted young man, collecting stories along the way. In 1974 he joined the Army.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Open Letter – My “Hachie” H.S. Seniors

  This past Friday night, I watched as 150 of my students walked across that stage, robed proudly in green and with smiles stretching halfway across the football field.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 28, 2026)

  Did you know your Ferris Public Library card opens up thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and research tools? They are all available 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer; with no late fees and completely free!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 19 – 25)

Lamb, Brittany, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member. Ortiz-Esquviel, Beatriz, 29, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Salinas-Costilla, Humberto, 45, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, immigration hold. Curiel, Gabrielle, 34, commitment.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 17 – 24)

Herring, Roy, 33, warrant arrest other agency. Esquivel-Lozano, Carlos, 28, DWI, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle, resist arrest search or transport. Luna, Jose, 40, terroristic threat of family/household, terroristic threat of family/household.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Kenneth Wayne Owen, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KENNETH WAYNE OWEN, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2026, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Vivian Lucille Owen, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that  original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of VIVIAN LUCILLE OWEN, Deceased, were issued on May 11, 2026, in Cause No.