The Ellis County Press

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 3, 2025)

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 16:28

FRIDAY, OCT. 3Avalon 88, Oakwood 58Ennis (bye)Ferris (bye)Italy 10, Rio Vista 21Life School (bye)Maypearl (bye)Midlothian 56, Cleburne 28Midlothian Heritage (bye)Ovilla Christian (bye)Palmer 28, Pilot Point 44Red Oak 35, Highland Park 52Waxahachie (bye)

City of Ferris Notice of Bond Election

NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION: The State of Texas, Counties of Dallas and Ellis, City of Ferris

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 15:03

NOTICE OF BOND ELECTIONTHE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTIES OF DALLAS AND ELLISCITY OF FERRIS TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY:TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in said City as provided in an ORDINANCE CALLING BOND ELECTION duly passed by the City Council of the City of Ferris,...

Official opening on Sept. 24 of the new Precinct 2 Sub-Courthouse, located at 2675 W US Hwy 287 Business in Waxahachie, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Submitted photo.

New JOP Precinct 2 sub-courthouse opens

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 15:42

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County elected officials, community members and individuals from local organizations gathered last week for the official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 sub-courthouse building.

Photo courtesy Midlothian Police Department

Walmart thief sought by Midlothian Police

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 15:24

MIDLOTHIAN – There was another theft at Walmart in Midlothian last week when two women apparently did not know how to count their money.Midlothian Police are asking for help finding the women.The incident took place on Sept.

Office of County Judge John Wray

Memorial service set for Ovilla baby

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 15:22

OVILLA – A date for the public memorial ceremony for Ovilla Baby Jane Doe has been set for Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.Services will be held at Green Funeral Home, 105 Vintage Drive in Red Oak.Baby Jane Doe was found in an Ovilla dump truck by a sanitation worker in November 2024.Her identity remains unknown.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 2, 2025)

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:57

ALMAPublic information requests for Alma can be made by requesting a form from City Hall. It then must be hand delivered or mailed to 104 Interurban Rd, Alma, TX 75119, through a written form submitted to any City Employee in writing electronically, by mail, fax, or letter.

Graphic courtesy Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation.

RFR Scholarship Benefit to be held Saturday

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:44

FERRIS – The 4th Annual RFR Memorial Scholarship Benefit will be held on Oct. 4 at the Ferris High School.“This is an action-packed schedule with fun and activities for the entire family,” according to Jesse Rodriguez, founder of The Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation.

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Covenant Church Assembly of God holding a Sanctuary Anointing Celebration Sunday, Oct. 5

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:34

FERRIS – On Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Covenant Church Assembly of God at 959 FM 664 will hold a Sanctuary Anointing Celebration.Founded by Rev. Neil Burnam in January 1990, built in 1997, it was originally named Christian Family Fellowship and was served by Rev. Neil Burnam 1999-1995; Rev.

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

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:26

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

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:48

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.