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HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 1 – 7

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Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:00
McGraw, Michael, 39, DWI 2nd.Gidey, Teame, 40, assault causes bodily injury.Toliver, Brice, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member.Hunter, Johnathan, 32, evading arrest with prev conviction, violation of bond/protective order-surety release, aggravated assault w/deadly weapon, unlawful...

WILMER ARRESTS: June 30 – July 7

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Wed, 07/10/2024 - 11:59
Hayes, Lovelee, 24, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Arreola, Luis, 30, criminal trespass.Kelly, Charles, 38, warrant arrest other agency.Supplee, James, 44, warrant arrest other agency.Lawerance, Goldie, 21, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g, poss marij <=4oz>2oz, unl carrying weapon.Vaughn, Alaysha, 23,...
James Ullom Jr.

James Ullom Jr.

OBITUARY: James Ullom Jr.

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Fri, 07/05/2024 - 12:20
James Harold Ullom Jr., 48, of Ferris, passed away on July 1, 2024. Born on November 11, 1975, in Dallas, to James Harold Ullom, Sr. and Janette Diane (Gilliam).
Photo courtesy FlatCreek Winery.

Photo courtesy FlatCreek Winery.

BONJOUR WORLD: FlatCreek Estate and Ellera – a culinary oasis near Austin

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 17:21
Nestled in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and a short drive from the city of Austin, there is a hidden gem that will delight every wine enthusiast and culinary connoisseur.FlatCreek Estate and its exquisite restaurant, Ellera also offer sprawling vineyards, award-winning wines, and an...
Mediterranean Suite at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz.

Mediterranean Suite at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz.

BONJOUR WORLD: A weeklong trip boasting history and luxury any time of year 

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer 
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 17:14
I forgot how much I loved the island of Gozo (www.visitgozo.com), in the Mediterranean and one of the three islands that make up the country of Malta.You will fly into Malta’s capital city of Valletta and from there take a ferry for the short to Gozo.You can take the fast ferry or there is a car...
A room with a view at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.

A room with a view at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa.

BONJOUR WORLD: Sister properties with different vibes – Puerto Vallarta’s Marriot and Westin resorts

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 17:01
It is an easy trip to Puerto Vallarta from Dallas.Just one stop and you are there and lounging on the beach.I spent a few nights in Puerto Vallarta recently at both the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa and the Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta, both nestled on the stunning Banderas...

Waxahachie Council ups homestead exemption

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:29
WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council said yes in a 4-0 vote at a recent special city council meeting to raise the city’s general homestead exemption.The increase in the exemption will now be at 3.5% effective as of January, with a minimum exemption of $5,000.Council had until the end of June to...

Publisher defamed on Facebook post

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:16
FERRIS – A recent post on Facebook’s “Ferris News” stating Ellis County Press Publisher/Editor Charles Hatfield was the Chair of the Ferris Economic Development Corporation got a lot of attention countywide – even though it was not true.
CISCO is relocating from their current location at 2601 N. Beckley Ave. in Dallas, where it has been since 1963.

CISCO is relocating from their current location at 2601 N. Beckley Ave. in Dallas, where it has been since 1963.

CISCO construction nearing completion

MICHAEL SEIBER / The Ellis County Press
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:03
FERRIS – Contractors Iron & Steel I, LLC company will be relocating to Ferris when construction of their new steel fabrication building is completed.CISCO is a fabricator of structural and other steel used in the building of churches, schools, industrial warehouse, retail centers, office buildings...