LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP, APPLICATION FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION, AND LETTERS, OF ADMINISTRATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WALTER LEE STICE

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF DENNIS GENE POWELL, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, August 12, 2021.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of DENNIS GENE POWELL, Deceased, were issued on July 2, 2021, in Cause No.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF GEORGE ELLIS DURHAM, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, August 12, 2021.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GEORGE ELLIS DURHAM, Deceased, were issued on August 6, 2021, in Cause No.

Waxahachie teacher enjoys ‘cool’ moonlighting job

WAXAHACHIE – While not all students are fans of their teachers, Waxahachie resident Joy McDonald (a junior high teacher by day) can be certain her cool ratio goes up when it comes to her side hustle.That being Frios Gourmet Pops Waxahachie, where she instantly becomes a kid (and adult) magnet.

Ennis man arrested on drug, firearm charges

ENNIS – The Ellis County Special Investigations Unit Narcotics Division executed a search warrant and arrest warrant this past Friday afternoon in the 1000 block of Edgewood Street in Ennis. At around 3:30 p.m.

Ellzey wins 6th Congressional Dist. Seat

ELLIS COUNTY – Newly elected State Rep. Jake Ellzey will be heading to Washington DC after winning the 6th Congressional race in a special election against Susan Wright last week. The 6th Congressional District includes parts of the counties of Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant.

Midlothian says ‘yes’ to adding names to Veterans Memorial

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian City Council voted last week to add names to the upcoming Veteran’s Memorial, which they hope to have partially complete by Veteran’s Day this year.

John Wray will seek election to vacated Texas House Seat

WAXAHACHIE – Former Texas State Representative John Wray today announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress. District 10 includes all of Ellis County and part of Henderson County.

TEXAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY IS AUG. 6-8

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

REWARD OFFERED FOR STOLEN HORSES

ITSACA – Two horses are missing from Itasca, and a good tip could be worth up to $1,000, according to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills.