6-year-old’s death being investigated as murder-suicide

WAXAHACHIE – On Friday, Aug. 23, officials issued an Amber Alert for Ollie Wiedemann, a 6-year-old little boy from Waxahachie. Police believed he was with his non-custodial parent, Candace Harbin, and in immediate danger.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Publish one time in The  Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST EARNEST J. DRAKE DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE: Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DALE EDWIN WRIGHT, Deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE: Application made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission by Hitchin Post Sports Bar and Grill, LLC

Published  two time in The  Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 and Sept. 5, 2019.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Rezoning Request Public Hearing Notice City Council City of Wilmer, Texas September 19, 2019

Published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

PUBLIC NOTICE: EC ESD #5 (FERRIS) will hold a meeting September 9, 2019 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2019

The EC ESD #5 (FERRIS) will hold a meeting at 07:00 PM on September 9, 2019 at Station 2, 101 Ewing, Ferris, TX to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2019.   The proposed tax rate is 0.030000 per $100 of value.

PUBLIC NOTICE: EC ESD #8 (AVALON) will hold a meeting September 10, 2019 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2019

The EC ESD #8 (AVALON) will hold a meeting at 07:00 PM on September 10, 2019 at Fire Station, corner of Hwy 55 & Hwy 34, Avalon to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2019.   The proposed tax rate is 0.100000 per $100 of value.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (August 29, 2019)

With your Ferris Public Library membership, you have access to thousands of e-books to choose from, including audiobooks, magazines, and movies. Some of the audiobooks may be downloaded to your device permanently.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: August 29, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 1   Monday, Sept. 1: Closed for Labor Day. Wednesday, Sept. 4: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert. Friday Sept. 6: Fried fish, steak potatoes, salad or dessert.   See you at the Center!