Ellis County commissioners lift burn ban

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell reported to county commissioners earlier this month recommending the county’s burn ban be lifted.  Birdwell referred to the Keetch-Byrum Drought Index, which is an index used to determine forest fire potential.

TSTC hosts North Texas Weld Wars

RED OAK - Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus hosted more than 160 high school welding students for the North Texas Weld Wars on Friday, Oct. 11, in Red Oak.

Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce boasts new name and brand look

ENNIS – The Ennis Chamber of Commerce board of directors and staff have completed a rebranding initiative that culminated in a new, updated logo and the addition of “Greater” in its name to reflect the growth and power of the Greater Ennis business community.

Scholarship Application for 2025-26 Academic Year

South Texas Press Association is giving two $1,500 journalism scholarships to students looking for careers in journalism.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of General and Special Elections – November 5, 2024 • Aviso de Elecciónes General y Especial - 5 de noviembre de 2024

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

WEEK 8: High School Football Schedules (October 18, 2024)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18Avalon vs Milford at home, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Terrell at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Quinlan Ford at Quinlan, 7 p.m.Italy vs Axtell at home, 7 p.m.Life School vs Kennedale at Kennedale, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Whitney at home, 7:30 p.m.

Hawks sneak past Joshua, 21-14

JOSHUA – The Red Oak Hawks varsity football team traveled on Friday, Oct. 12 for a district contest against the Joshua Owls. Red Oak took their first possession and marched down the field going up early, 7-0. The defense stymied Joshua’s offense in the first half of the game.

Midlothian 37, Burleson Centennial 33

BURLESON – Brendyn Jackson had two touchdown receptions in the fourth quarter, including an 8-yarder from Beau Wendel with 13 seconds left to lift Midlothian (6-1,3-0) to a District 7-5A victory over host Burleson Centennial at BISD Stadium.

Waxahachie 37, Mesquite Horn 33

MESQUITE – Jerry Meyer III threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns to lead Waxahachie over upset-minded Mesquite Horn in 11-6A Division I play at Hanby Stadium.

WEEK 7 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 11, 2024)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11Ennis 52, Greenville 15Ferris 6, Sunnyvale 45Italy 20, Rio vista 14Life School 20, Lake Worth 66Maypearl 14, West 6Midlothian 37, Burleson Centennial 33Midlothian Heritage 21, Terrell 14Milford 43, Covington 28Ovilla Christian 56, Denton Calvary 8 Palmer 55, Pottsboro 34Red Oak...