Ferris Texas

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CHARLES COTTER, SR.

Publish one time in the Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 28, 2022. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application to Determine Heirship and Application for Independent Administration and Letters of Administration  The State of TexasTo all persons interested in the Estate ofROBERT CHARLES COTTER, SR.

SPCA distemper issue affecting Ellis County

ELLIS COUNTY – An item on the July 12 Ellis County Commissioners Court agenda will be addressed again this week regarding animal control and issues currently taking place because of the SPCA’s ongoing refusal to accept incoming animals due to a recent distemper outbreak.

RO issues mandatory water restrictions

RED OAK – The City of Red Oak issued a Mandatory Stage 2 level water restriction advisory for all water customers in the city. The advisory went into effect July 14. • No watering during the day between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jean Coleman Elementary rendering.

Jean Coleman Elementary rendering.

Supply chain issues delay elementary school opening

ELLIS COUNTY – An elementary school in Ellis County is delaying its opening due to global supply chain issues, according to a statement from the Midlothian ISD.“Global supply chain issues have provided a setback to the construction of Jean Coleman Elementary.
Photo courtesy Ellis County Sheriff’s Office

Photo courtesy Ellis County Sheriff’s Office

LIVE MORTAR SHELL FOUND NEAR ITALY

ELLIS COUNTY – An old military issue mortar shell was found Sunday near the town of Italy, Texas.The mortar shell, which was determined to be live, was found near Chambers Creek at Highway 77 around 12:43 p.m.

Waxahachie Indians 7u World Series Champs

The Waxahachie Indians 7u won the World Series this weekend in Chandler.“We won 8-7 in the semifinals to Mabank,” said Cindy Rodriguez. “We were losing by 4 in the last inning and came back scoring 5 runs to win the game.
During the COVID outbreak in Ellis County, Dr. Leigh Nordstrom issued statements reminding residents to follow guidelines as required.

During the COVID outbreak in Ellis County, Dr. Leigh Nordstrom issued statements reminding residents to follow guidelines as required.

Commissioners table appointing new Ellis County Local Health Authority

ELLIS COUNTY – Dr. Leigh Nordstrom was suggested for reappointed at the recent Ellis County Commissioners Court for another two years.The appointment to the seat of Ellis County Local Health Authority begins on July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2024.