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PUBLIC NOTICE: CAUSE NO. 112738 CITATION BY PUBLICATION

Publish Once Per Week For 4 Consecutive WeeksWEEK 1: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. CAUSE NO. 112738CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO: THE UKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GAYLE JUSTICE, DECEASED,Greetings:NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF THOMAS E. LATHAM

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec.  26, 2024. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the ESTATE OF THOMAS E. LATHAMNotice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of THOMAS E.
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10 health recommendations for the New Year

STATEPOINT – Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out the following recommendations from the American Medical Association. MAKE NUTRITIONAL TWEAKSReduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 26, 2024)

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the holidays at the library. Your presence made this month special. We truly appreciate your support and participation. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season!The library will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen the following Monday, Dec. 30.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: December 26, 2024

Midwestern State University recognized the following local honor students for the Fall 2024 semester: President’s Honor Roll – Caden Hubbard from Ennis, Mckinley Miller from Midlothian; Provost’s Honor Roll – Blessing Little from Ennis, DeKailyn Givens and Aayush Shrestha from Glenn Heights, Kodi...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 17 – 22

Barnes, Joey, 47, terroristic threat cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury.Billings, Shanae, 27, man/del CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 2.Weare, Kristina, 42, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Vaughan, Jake, 36, DWI.Hernandez, Jose, 27, DWLI w/prev conviction/supension w/o financial restitution.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 15 – 22

Perez, Mario, 35, DWI.Moreno, Moses, 29, public intoxication.Ortiz, Justin, 22, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm, purchase/poss license plate flipper criminal negligence, warrant arrest local.
Isaiah Bias

Isaiah Bias

Ellis County detention officer killed by inmate

WAXAHACHIE — An Ellis County detention officer died after being assaulted by an inmate at the county jail Monday, officials announced Tuesday.Isaiah Bias, 28, was “doing his daily job” in a holding cell around 3:45 p.m.