EASTBOUND I-30 RAMP CLOSURE AT US 75 STARTS OCT. 22 IN DALLAS

DALLAS – Weather permitting, the eastbound I-30 off-ramp to northbound US 75 will be closed from 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 through November 11 for an ongoing bridge maintenance project.The eastbound I-30 off-ramp to southbound I-45 will remain open during this time.Drivers can follow a signed...

Waxahachie officer involved shooting investigated

WAXAHACHIE – A disturbance call last week in Waxahachie escalated into an officer involved shooting now being investigated by the Texas Rangers.According to reports, the Waxahachie Police Department responded to a “disturbance” call on West Jefferson Street  on Sunday, Oct. 6, at approximately 9:27...

Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Nov. 1, at 5 early voting polling locations

EARLY VOTING STARTS:Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Nov. 1, at 5 early voting polling locations.  MAIN POLLING LOCATION:Ellis County Woman’s Bldg.407 W Jefferson St. Waxahachie, TX 75165(NOT the elections office) ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 5(30 polling locations)

Ellis County commissioners lift burn ban

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell reported to county commissioners earlier this month recommending the county’s burn ban be lifted.  Birdwell referred to the Keetch-Byrum Drought Index, which is an index used to determine forest fire potential.

TSTC hosts North Texas Weld Wars

RED OAK - Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus hosted more than 160 high school welding students for the North Texas Weld Wars on Friday, Oct. 11, in Red Oak.“It’s good to expose what we have to offer at the North Texas campus,” said Joseph Francia, program team lead for TSTC’s...

Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce boasts new name and brand look

ENNIS – The Ennis Chamber of Commerce board of directors and staff have completed a rebranding initiative that culminated in a new, updated logo and the addition of “Greater” in its name to reflect the growth and power of the Greater Ennis business community.

Scholarship Application for 2025-26 Academic Year

South Texas Press Association is giving two $1,500 journalism scholarships to students looking for careers in journalism.One for an upper-level college student pursuing a journalism/communications degree and the other for a graduating high school senior who is seeking a career in newspaper...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of General and Special Elections – November 5, 2024 • Aviso de Elecciónes General y Especial - 5 de noviembre de 2024

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

WEEK 8: High School Football Schedules (October 18, 2024)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18Avalon vs Milford at home, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Terrell at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Quinlan Ford at Quinlan, 7 p.m.Italy vs Axtell at home, 7 p.m.Life School vs Kennedale at Kennedale, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Whitney at home, 7:30 p.m.Midlothian (Bye)Midlothian Heritage vs Crandall at...

Hawks sneak past Joshua, 21-14

JOSHUA – The Red Oak Hawks varsity football team traveled on Friday, Oct. 12 for a district contest against the Joshua Owls. Red Oak took their first possession and marched down the field going up early, 7-0.