NORTHBOUND I-45 RAMP TO WESTBOUND I-30 CLOSES JULY 7 IN DALLAS

DALLAS – Weather permitting, the northbound Interstate 45 (I-45) off-ramp to westbound Interstate 30 (I-30) will be closed from 9 p.m. Monday, July 7 through early August as part of an ongoing bridge maintenance project.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 89

As you know by now, Doocy was Shakespeare and Twain combined when it came to exaggerating, overstating, and embellishing repetitive hyperbole.In the twinkling of an eye, this theatre of a brick job became nothing less than a full-fledged musical. Broadway it was.

OUT TO PASTOR: Heat’s not just a number – it’s an attitude

Lately, the temperature in Florida has topped 100°. I saw on the news that the Northeast is also hitting 100°.It’s easy to see why everyone wants to come to Florida. If they can’t, they wish for some of our heat. Well, good luck with that. We’ll send you all you can handle.

Cook Announces for SD22

MANSFIELD – State Representative David Cook announced his bid for Texas Senate District 22, following the retirement announcement of State Senator Brian Birdwell.“Today, I’m officially announcing my campaign for Texas Senate,” said Representative Cook.

Gardening in extreme heat

The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves as temperatures climb. Extreme temperatures can take their toll even on plants normally suited to the growing conditions.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JEFFERY LYNN TUBBS

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY EVELYN PATMAN

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 3, 2025. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary The State of TexasTo all persons interested in the Estate of MARY EVELYN PATMAN25-E-2089In The Ellis County Court at Law No.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 3, 2025)

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (July 3, 2025)

HOLLYWEIRD“Iran will surely rush to get a nuclear weapon- and they should get one — it’s the only way to deter US and Israel from bombing every country in Middle East.

OBITUARY: Duane Yee

Duane Yee, 67, was a man whose quiet strength, sharp wit, and deep love for his family shaped every part of his life. A devoted husband to Stacey for 35 years, Duane was her partner, her rock, and her best friend.