It’s almost here – The Ellis County Press 2024 Graduation Guide

Don’t miss the June 27 issue of The Ellis County Press.Inside the newspaper, you’ll find our much-anticipated annual Ellis County Graduation Guide.This year’s 60-page “Ellis County Senior Class of 2024” Graduation Guide has nearly 3,000 photos of the graduating students from the following high...

Ellis County added to federal disaster declaration

Ellis County is one of three Texas counties added to the federal disaster declaration following the severe storms and flooding that began April 26.Ellis County is one of 35 counties qualifing for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s individual assistance program, allowing homeowners and...

Ennis PD needs help identifying car theft suspect

ENNIS – Ennis Police posted on Facebook page they need help identifying a suspect.

Aggravated robbery at Ennis Buc-ee’s ends in Dallas

ENNIS – An unnamed 28-year-old female from Ennis was robbed of her purse and other belongings at around 8:11 a.m. on June 5 at the Buc-ee’s in Ennis, according to police.Ennis Police said the woman was robbed by four males; one adult and three juveniles, from Oklahoma.A Facebook post from the Ennis...

Ferris runaway returned home

FERRIS – Alyanna Beaird, a missing female runaway from Ferris, has been found safe according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The missing 15-year-old had disappeared on May 29 after having last been seen on May 27.Beaird’s mother had reported her as a runaway and had advised police she was...

House passes Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Washington, D.C. – On June 5, the House passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (MilConVA), 2025, a crucial piece of legislation reflecting the House’s deep commitment to our servicemembers during their active duty and as they transition to...

Wilmer to host 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration

WILMER – The City of Wilmer will host its 4th annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 6 to 9:45 p.m. at 201 N I-45.

Texas Dems unite around drag, trans issues

EL PASO – While the Democratic Party of Texas may appear divided on issues like taxpayer funding of Israel’s war effort and illegal immigration via the southern border, officials and activists appear to be in concert when it comes to defending drag and advocating for transgender issues.The Dallas...

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 13, 2024)

OPINION: Biden housing scheme could ignite another 2008 mortgage crisis

Politicians in Washington have very short memories, so they repeat the same mistakes over and over.It was only 17 years ago that the “subprime” mortgage crisis torpedoed the economy and sent the financial markets into the biggest tailspin since the Great Depression.