FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 13

That must have been one of the first days of the summer that I realized who Doocy was – I mean, who he really was.Before then, I saw him as being sometimes funny and all-the-time rough around the edges.

OUT TO PASTOR: So THIS is old age

The other morning I got up.At least, I tried to get up, but the bones in every part of my body had organized a labor strike against me. As I lay there groaning over these bones, I did not realize how many bones I had in my body.

Tips to get your student prepped for college entrance exams

STATEPOINT – Is the SAT or ACT on the horizon for your high schooler? A lot of emphasis is placed on college entrance exams, and your child may be anxious about their scores.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 3, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library has school supply lists for Hazel Ingram Elementary, Lee Longino Elementary, Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary, & Ferris Junior High School. Come by and pick up your copy today.   Our Book Sale is in full swing! Starting Aug. 1, everything will be half off.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 24 – 30

Pichon, Micaiah, 32 w m  on view DWLI w/prev conviction, DWLI, operate unregistered motor vehicle.  Martinez, Celso, 40, DWI.Davila, Maria, 45, agg assault date/family/house member Felony 1.Okopie, Dominic, 27, assault by contact-family violence. Okopie, Alara, 27, assault-family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 17 – 30

King, Racquel, 30, warrant arrest other agency.Lopez, Jonay, 28, DWI.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GARLAND ANDREW BEATY, JR., DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LLOYD TAYLOR MORGAN, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

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

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF DANESE TEDDER SIDDLE, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. CAUSE NO. 23-E-2197ESTATE OF DANESE TEDDER SIDDLE, DECEASED IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAWNO.