Ellis County Art Association hosting Steve Miller, Texas artist, Nov. 4

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Art Association will be hosting Steve Miller, Texas artist, at the monthly meeting, Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).The public is encouraged to attend.Steve Miller works in oil, pastels and charcoal in the studio and plein air.

Midlothian PD asking for help in locating suspects

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police posted on their Facebook page last week asking residents for help in locating two suspects breaking into vehicles in two different areas of the city.Police reported on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at approximately 5:00 a.m.

Waxahachie Elementary school students located

WAXAHACHIE – Late last week the Waxahachie Police Department received a phone call according to Facebook that two Wedgeworth Elementary students had not made it home from school.

Patients needing blood or platelets rely on committed blood donors

DALLAS – The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall.Eligible individuals – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BUFORD ALFRED SCOTT

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY NEW HOPE CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 31, 2024. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (the “Issuer”) on November 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. CT via teleconference.

Homeless shelter breaks ground near Ferris

FERRIS – Last week, the OurCalling faith-based non-profit development broke ground in Ellis County for Phase 1 of a project that has been in the works for several years at 231 Wickliffe Road.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26

Ellis County – On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local law enforcement, Reach Council, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country.

WEEK 9: High School Football Schedules (October 25, 2024)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25Avalon vs Walnut Springs at Walnut Springs, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Crandall at Crandall, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Canton at home, 7 p.m.Italy vs Bosqueville at Bosqueville, 7 p.m.Life School vs Alvarado at home, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Grandview at Grandview, 7:30 p.m.

Red Oak steamrolls Cleburne, 72-0

RED OAK – Coming off a close win over Joshua, the Red Oak Hawks (4-3, 2-1) rolled over the Yellowjackets (0-8, 0-4) from Cleburne on Homecoming night.The Hawks scored on all but two of their possessions. The Yellowjackets could not stop the Hawks ground game or air attack.