WILMER ARRESTS: July 14 – 21

McNeal, Joel, 33, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Arreola, Luis, 30, criminal trespass.Woodard, Kevin, 47, public intoxication.Soto, Jocelyn, 24, DWI/open alch container.De Alba Aviles, Eloy, 32, DWI/open alch container.Thomas, Travion, 24, poss marij <2oz.

Midlothian Police involved in pursuit, shooting

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police were involved in a multi-city pursuit and shooting early Friday morning at around 2:43 a.m. when the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch was notified of a pursuit involving officers from the City of Dalworthington Gardens and the Town of Pantego.

Sheriff issues ‘Scam Alert’

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by a local law enforcement agency that a group of scammers were targeting citizens in Ellis County.There are several variations of the scam that “made their rounds through Ellis County,” according to an ECSO press release.

ESD #2 funded new ambulance in Ovilla

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla will soon be seeing a variety of benefits from the recent passing of an Ellis County ESD #2 sales tax proposition.One of those benefits will be the funding of a much-needed ambulance service in that city.

1 month remains to apply for FEMA assistance after April 26-June 5 storms

AUSTIN – Texans who sustained losses from the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Aug. 15.To date, FEMA has provided $176.7 million to 76,562 Texas households. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $52.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS FM 664 UTILITY RELOCATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press  on Thursday, July 18, 2024 and Thursday, July 25, 2024.  CITY OF OVILLA, TEXASFM 664 UTILITY RELOCATIONNOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received in the Purchasing Office of the City of Ovilla, 105 Cockrell Hill, Ovilla, Texas 75154 until 2:00 p.m.

Google provides support for Ellis Co. community organizations

MIDLOTHIAN – Google is providing more than $125,000 in support to seven community-based organizations in Ellis County to support key outreach and resource initiatives for local residents.

Red Oak welcomes new businesses

RED OAK – A few well know franchises have recently opened or broken ground in Red Oak. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee opened last week at 131 E Ovilla Rd., and based on the steady line of customers, they should do well.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 18, 2024)

Ennis PD officer recognized for saving life

ENNIS – Ennis Police Department Detective Maria Lozano was recently recognized by U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey, (R-06) for her quick thinking when she saved the life of an unconscious man in Malakoff.