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Matthew Zajic, Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 2

Neither County Judge or the GOP in Ellis County have ability to remove Zajic from his commissioner’s seat

Ellis123

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:41

ELLIS COUNTY – Matthew Zajic, the newly elected Ellis County Precinct 2 Commissioner who was arrested on June 11 at the Walmart in Ennis with a Theft of Property (>$100 - <$750, a Class B Misdemeanor) was arrested again according to the Ennis Police Department.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 2, 2026)

Ellis123

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:28

ALMA Alma had some “long overdue” repairs done on the railroad crossing last week on FM 1183 by City Hall.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Never ending wars based on money and ego, and Americans apparently think it’s OKAY?

Ellis123

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:17

When does the fighting end? I want to say whether you’re an Israel lover or hater or a Palestinian lover or hater – it’s never okay to destroy land. In the end Gaia will return to haunt those who have no respect – give me a front row seat.

Yardbird’s exterior. Submitted photo.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Chic urban kitchen in Dallas perfect for Southern comfort food

Ellis123

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:11

It’s called Yardbird – and it’s in Dallas at 2121 N Pearl. Yardbird offers the perfect location for an array of diners from a local following to the traveler passing through. The restaurant is a chic urban kitchen serving southern comfort food in an upscale-casual setting.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Would you be able to spot the signs of a Democratic Republic going down the drain?

Ellis123

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 19:52

As a general truth, no matter your side of the aisle, where do you think America is right now? Throw out the hate and use some common sense in your answer – and what is your conclusion?

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 18, 2026)

Ellis123

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:29

ALMA At this week’s Alma City Council meeting, council discussed action regarding the engagement of an independent forensic accounting firm to conduct a targeted forensic audit of selected City financial activities and records.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Sunday’s US/Iran peace deal was apparently kept secret from Israel

Ellis123

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:39

Over the course of the last week, I heard Tel Aviv was getting “pummeled.” Turns out that was not exactly true – go figure. The city was forced into bomb shelters June 7 during a major flare-up, but Israel’s aerial defense networks intercepted much of the incoming fire.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Did Jared Kushner just buy his very own nuclear garrison in the middle of the Adriatic Sea?

Ellis123

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 16:24

In the world of it does not get any crazier than that – well we have ourselves a crazier one. Please indulge me this week because sometimes you just know you fell off planet Earth and are in a “you would not believe what I dreamed last night” type of dream, only it’s not a dream.

European Waterways L’Impressionniste on the journey.

BONJOUR WORLD: A European Waterway’s exploration along the Canal de Bourgogne

Ellis123

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:46

I love wine. I love food. And if you must, you can call me a gastronomic snob. And know too, I am one who loves to see pieces of the world through the silent moments that combine the romance of history and nature into a silent whisper.

Image courtesy City of Red Oak.

RO resident cited incorrectly for ‘No Data Center’ sign

Ellis123

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:23

RED OAK – As approved, it will be Red Oak’s third major data center since 2020. Two others are already under construction. Several residents are not happy about the situation and are making their voices heard by utilizing signs.