PUBLIC NOTICE: CHARLES CROOK CONSULTING, INC. GIVES NOTICE OF THE CITY’S INTENT TO REVISE THE FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF LEDGESTONE LANE AND MT. ZION ROAD IN MIDLOTHIAN, TX

Published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Nov. 10,2022.Charles Crook Consulting, Inc., on behalf of the Ellis County Engineering Department, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend

We’ll get an extra hour of sleep this weekend, but that means less daylight as we head into the colder months.Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November.On Nov. 6 at 2 a.m., turn your clocks back to 1 a.m.

Ennis court giving citizens a break

ENNIS – If you have outstanding violations in the City of Ennis, this is your lucky break.The Ennis Police Department recently posted, “Amnesty is being offered at the Ennis Municipal Court for outstanding violations.”The date of this amnesty is from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

Waxahachie PD seek person of interest in indecent assault

Waxahachie – The Waxahachie Police Department took a report of indecent assault in the 200 block of Patrick Street earlier this month and are still looking for additional information.On Oct. 19, an indecent assault report was filed with the Waxahachie PD from a resident on Patrick Street.

Manna House collects record amounts of food

Midlothian – In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, Manna House of Ellis County participated in the “Feed the Need” food drive during the 2022 State Fair of Texas.

VETERANS CELEBRATION NOV. 12

Waxahachie – On Friday, Nov. 12, the community is invited to honor our veterans at the Ellis County Veterans Celebration.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL (November 3 & 4, 2022)

NOVEMBER 3Avalon vs Blum at Blum, 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 4Ennis vs Mansfield Summit at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Glen Rose at Glen Rose, 7 p.m.Italy (Bye)Life Waxahachie vs Alvarado at Alvarado, 7:30 p.m.Midlothian Heritage vs Everman at Everman, 7 p.m.Midlothian vs Red Oak at home, 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 28: Waxahachie 39, Mansfield Lake Ridge 31

WAXAHACHIE – Quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. had 179 yards of offense and three touchdowns as Waxahachie clinched a playoff berth Friday, beating upset-minded Mansfield Lake Ridge 39-31.

OCTOBER 28: Madison 59, Maypearl 47

ENNIS – Quarterback Adairian Alexander ran for 156 yards and threw four TD passes to lead Madison past Maypearl 59-47 Friday night at wet and windy Forester Field.Madison (5-4, 5-2 District 7-3A Division I) remained in contention for the fourth playoff spot and plays Grandview on Friday.

OCTOBER 28: Midlothian Heritage 52, Arlington Seguin 20

MIDLOTHIAN – Quarterback Kaden Brown threw for 205 yards and five touchdowns as Midlothian Heritage (8-1, 6-0 5-5A Div. II) trounced Arlington Seguin (3-6, 2-4) at Midlothian ISD Stadium.Midlothian Heritage got some help from its running game.