Midlothian squeaks by Kimball, 36-33

MIDLOTHIAN – Junior quarterback Beau Wendel accounted for188 yards and three touchdowns as Midlothian held off Kimball at MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium.Kimball scored on a 61-yard touchdown pass from Armirie Williams-Hall to Jaylen Mosley with 48 seconds remaining.

WEEK 3 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (September 12 & 13, 2024)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12Wilmer-Hutchins 53, Spruce 23 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Avalon 64, Bynum 58Ennis 45, Centennial 30 Ferris 3, Teague 34Italy 19, Clifton 7Lancaster 33, Hebron 34Life Waxahachie 12, Trinity Christian 63Maypearl 41, C.H.

How much surveillance is too much?

ELLIS COUNTY – A recent article in the Texas Observer stated this past summer the Texas Department of Public Safety signed a plan for over $5 million for a five-year contract for an in-depth surveillance system to disrupt possible terrorism.

100 South Ellis County Water Supply Corp. customers forced to boil their water since the beginning of July

ELLIS COUNTY – County officials or company staff at South Ellis County Water Supply Corp., have not pinpointed the cause yet as to why over 100 residents in Ellis County have been forced to boil their water since the beginning of July.

Maci Barnes of Ferris wins “Fast Pitch” title

Maci Barnes, Ferris 8th grader and pitcher for the Texas Bombers Gold 14u Malpass, won the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS) National Championship played in Chino Hills, CAMaci started playing in 2016 for Ferris Youth Softball as a pitcher.

County Burn Ban extended, 2 ESD District elections set

ELLIS COUNTY – The current 90-day Ellis County burn ban was extended at the Sept. 3 Ellis County Commissioner Court meeting.

WEEK 3: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (SEPTEMBER 13, 2024)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Avalon vs Bynum at home, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Burleson Centennial at Burleson, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Teague at home, 7 p.m. Italy vs Clifton (Homecoming) at home, 7 p.m.Life School vs TCA-Addison at Addison, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Cameron Yoe at home, 7:30 p.m.

Chautau Quilt & Art Event set for Sept. 14

WAXAHACHIE – The Chautau Quilt & Art Waxahachie event will be Sept. 14 at the Chautauqua Auditorium at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie. This is the first year of the event, and it is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free to the public.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DENNIS PRATHER

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DIANE MARIE SULAK

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.