HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 1 – 7

McGraw, Michael, 39, DWI 2nd.Gidey, Teame, 40, assault causes bodily injury.Toliver, Brice, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 30 – July 7

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.

OBITUARY: James Ullom Jr.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 Bay.

Waxahachie Council ups homestead exemption

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.

Publisher defamed on Facebook post

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 construction nearing completion

FERRIS – Contractors Iron & Steel I, LLC company will be relocating to Ferris when construction of their new steel fabrication building is completed.

4th of July message from Ellis County Judge Todd Little

Hearing the words “Fourth of July” conjures images in my mind of glimmering fireworks, backyard barbeques, and family time.