PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Wilmer, Texas notice about 2023 Tax Rates

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES “JAIME” RODRIGUEZ, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Glenn Heights shooting suspect arrested

GLENN HEIGHTS – The suspect in last week’s shooting in the City of Glenn Heights has been taken into custody.

Harrison delivers big win for taxpayers

ELLIS COUNTY – When Texas State Representative Brian Harrison, Republican, D-10 said, “I’m fed up with overtaxed Texans being forced to fund government tyranny and the indoctrination of their children,” he meant business.

Midlothian man sentenced to 43 years for sexual abuse of a child

WAXAHACHIE – A 33-year-old Midlothian resident, Jonathan Garcia, was convicted in an Ellis County court last week for continuous sexual abuse of a young child.The week-long trial culminated with the conviction and sentencing of Garcia to 43 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Getzendaner Park rapist gets maximum sentence

WAXAHACHIE – Rolando Becks, 33, of Waxahachie was convicted of sexual assault last week and sentenced to 20 years in prison.After four days of testimony, the Ellis County jury returned the guilty verdict for sexual assault, which occurred in May 2020 at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie.

City of Ferris is 23rd in fastest growing home prices

FERRIS – The City of Ferris has been named #23 in the Stacker’s list of compiled cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.The report stated a one-year price change increased by 3.2% or $8,224 and a five-year price change came in with a 63.8% increase or $101,927.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Department to participate in Fentanyl abuse panel

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in a “Tipping the Pain Scale” film premiere and panel hosted by Impact Communities in partnership with Hickory Trail Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Texas Theater in Waxahachie.

COMMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 24, 2023)

OPINION: Take ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ seriously

You don’t need a college degree to understand what’s happening in our country.Oliver Anthony, the songwriter behind the viral hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” didn’t even finish high school.But his song is the most intelligent political commentary of the year.