NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 23, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“I got involved in civil rights when I was 15.” – Joe Biden ONE BRICK SHY OF A LOAD“Our economy and people’s paychecks are growing, and our nation is headed in the right direction thanks to [Biden’s] work.”  – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer“Even if I wanted to lie, I’m not...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 44

Cheyenne and I were equally enthralled with this story of ’73. We took it all in as though it all happened yesterday. Tears and laughter, they would be there, promises and clouded dreams, they, too, all a part of the summer.

OUT TO PASTOR: Whatever happened to reality?

During my health hiatus, I did things I never had time to do before, one of which was to check out some Reality TV Shows.I never had much interest in these TV shows, but I thought now would be a good time to check some of them just to see what their idea of reality really was.Of course, my health...

High school graduation gift ideas by intended college major

STATEPOINT – It’s graduation season, and if you have a college-bound student in your life, you’re probably looking for great ways to honor all their achievements of the past four years while helping prepare them for future successes.Consider this round-up of high school graduation gifts, by...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 23, 2024)

The Republican Party Primary Runoff Election will take place at the Ferris Public Library on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All eligible registered voters in Ellis County, Texas, may vote at any of the election day voting centers located in Ellis County.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 23, 2024

Silas Sandles of Waxahachie was among more than 300 graduates celebrated during Piedmont University’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10.The following local students were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2024 Dean’s List: Tayton Hjorth of Ennis, Brittney Mays of Red Oak,...

RED OAK ARESTS: May 6 – 20

Henley, Amber, 40, discharge firearm in certain municipalities.Anderson, Brianna, 18, inj child/elderly/disabled-reckless bodily injury.Malcolm, Keith, 52, theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev convictions, assault family/household member prev conviction, resist arrest search or transport, fail to ID...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 20

Boyd, William, commitment.Broussard, Brandon, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Davis, Deontre, commitment.Foster, Titus, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Gray, Demetris, felony warrant.Hernandez, Francisco, felony warrant.Lincoln, Justin, indecent exposure.Lusk, Christopher, criminal mischief...

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF DONALD ROYCE SPEIR, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF JERRY WAYNE LEMON, SR., DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 23, 2024.