ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Barnes, Joey, 48, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3, assault family/household member w/prev conviction Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2Miranda, Stephanie, 37, theft prop >=$100<$750, viol bond/protective order – assault/stalking Felony 3, assault...

WILMER ARRESTS: March 16 – 23

Smith, David, 51, warrant arrest other agency.Reed, Breanna, 29, warrant arrest other agency.Martinez-Macias, Mario, 37, warrant arrest other agency. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 78

“Did you ever tell Corrina the hard part about your daddy, Popman?” Cheyenne asked. “Even though you're telling the story to me now, it seems you are almost putting it off, as if you don’t want to ruin your story.”I had to work that thought in my mind because I knew he was onto something.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another week on my own

Several weeks ago, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage informed me she would be in St. Augustine with our daughter and granddaughter for spring break.As always, I really didn’t properly process this information. I get so busy with other things that there are some things I can’t process.

Ferris DPS responds to I-45 crisis involving mental health emergency and multi-vehicle accident

FERRIS – On the afternoon of March 25, 2025, Ferris Department of Public Safety officers responded to a critical incident on Interstate 45 near Exit 265 area involving a male individual experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.

TXDot road closure alert for I-35, Ovilla Overpass April 4-5

From 9 p.m. April 4 to 12 p.m. April 5, 2025, TXDot will be closing I-35, the north and southbound service roads, and the Ovilla Overpass for partial bridge demolition.

 Merry cast brings Robin Hood to life Friday in Ennis

ENNIS – Look no further for an enjoyable, family-friendly night at the theatre: “A Merry Adventure of Robin Hood” opens Friday, March 28, at Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. in Ennis.

Ennis Bluebonnet Trails receives THC Historical Marker at Spring Dedication April 3

ENNIS – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails in Ellis County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker.The designation honors the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails as an important and educational part of local history.

Midlothian ISD named a top 5 finalist in HEB Excellence in School award

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD has been named as a top five finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in School award. The winner will receive a $100k grant.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GLENN HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, 7:00 P.M.

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, March 27, 2025. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGTUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025, 7:00 P.M. Public hearing to receive testimony regarding an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Glenn Heights, Texas, adopting Standards of Care for Summer Youth Programs.