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The Rural Heritage Farm serves as a living testament to the resilience and contributions for the people of the area. It also provides educational and cultural opportunities for present and future generations. Submitted photo.

The Rural Heritage Farm serves as a living testament to the resilience and contributions for the people of the area. It also provides educational and cultural opportunities for present and future generations. Submitted photo.

County Commissioners Court support Rural Heritage Farm as a Texas Historical Site

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:54
 ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court read a resolution in support of the recognizing of the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm as a possible Texas Historical Site.
Image courtesy Atmos Energy

Image courtesy Atmos Energy

Atmos Energy committed to helping Ellis County families

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:46
 ELLIS COUNTY – Atmos Energy is committed to helping Ellis County families this winter.Worried about paying your natural gas bill this winter there may be help.Atmos Energy recently donated $1.
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© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 9, 2025)

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:27
 ALMAAlma Mayor Renee Jones has announced residents should mark their calendars and be part of the greatest night in December. The city is calling all businesses to hold a toy drive at their offices, restaurants, gyms, salons, etc. for the Dec. 8 toy drop night.
Official opening on Sept. 24 of the new Precinct 2 Sub-Courthouse, located at 2675 W US Hwy 287 Business in Waxahachie, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Submitted photo.

Official opening on Sept. 24 of the new Precinct 2 Sub-Courthouse, located at 2675 W US Hwy 287 Business in Waxahachie, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Submitted photo.

New JOP Precinct 2 sub-courthouse opens

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 15:42
 WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County elected officials, community members and individuals from local organizations gathered last week for the official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 sub-courthouse building.
Photo courtesy Midlothian Police Department

Photo courtesy Midlothian Police Department

Walmart thief sought by Midlothian Police

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 15:24
 MIDLOTHIAN – There was another theft at Walmart in Midlothian last week when two women apparently did not know how to count their money.Midlothian Police are asking for help finding the women.The incident took place on Sept.
Office of County Judge John Wray

Office of County Judge John Wray

Memorial service set for Ovilla baby

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 15:22
 OVILLA – A date for the public memorial ceremony for Ovilla Baby Jane Doe has been set for Oct. 10 at 2 p.m.Services will be held at Green Funeral Home, 105 Vintage Drive in Red Oak.Baby Jane Doe was found in an Ovilla dump truck by a sanitation worker in November 2024.Her identity remains unknown.
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© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 2, 2025)

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:57
 ALMAPublic information requests for Alma can be made by requesting a form from City Hall. It then must be hand delivered or mailed to 104 Interurban Rd, Alma, TX 75119, through a written form submitted to any City Employee in writing electronically, by mail, fax, or letter.
Graphic courtesy Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation.

Graphic courtesy Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation.

RFR Scholarship Benefit to be held Saturday

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Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:44
 FERRIS – The 4th Annual RFR Memorial Scholarship Benefit will be held on Oct. 4 at the Ferris High School.“This is an action-packed schedule with fun and activities for the entire family,” according to Jesse Rodriguez, founder of The Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation.