4 Ways you can observe National Veterans and Military Family Month

STATEPOINT – When was the last time you thanked a military member or veteran for their service? November is National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month and an excellent time to celebrate, support and honor service members.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 26, 2023)

Trick or Treat at the Ferris Public Library!Before heading out on the town, drop by in costume for some fang-tastic trick or treating at the library. Story Time is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Children are treated to stories, fun activities, and a snack.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 16 – 22

Oliver, John, 21, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Finley, Christopher, 27, DWLI.Miller, Amberly, 41, abandon/endanger child-imminent danger Felony 2.Flanagan, Demetriu, 53, DWI w/child under 15-3rd offense Felony 3.Williams, Michael, 46, poss drug paraphernalia.

Ellis County breaks ground on new JP sub-courthouse

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County broke ground on its new Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 sub-courthouse this past Friday.Reportedly, the facility is part of the Emerging Ellis County 2050 Strategic Plan.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF FREDERICK LEE CARO, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP AND ITS CONTROLLED AFFILIATES DOING BUSINESS AS VERIZON WIRELESS (VERIZON WIRELESS) PROPOSES TO MODIFY TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT 401 1/2 FERRIS STREET, WAXAHACHIE, ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF OVILLA

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Request for ProposalsCity of Ovilla The City of Ovilla plans to apply for a Resilient Communities Program (RCP) grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for eligible activities.

PUBLIC NOTICE: APPLICATION MADE WITH TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER’S OFF-PREMISE PERMIT BY FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF TEXAS LOCATED AT 303 8TH STREET, MIDLOTHIAN, TX

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 26, 2023, and Thursday, November 2, 2023.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 24

“Is this story all true, Popman,” my grandson said to me with a little sideways look as if he had his doubts. I had been telling this story to him on our hiking trips since the beginning of our anniversary tour, as I call it, which would be the beginning of two-thousand-twenty-three.

OUT TO PASTOR: I then thought of... chocolate

Everybody has their own comfort food. I have a long list of comfort food, and Apple Fritter is at the top. Nothing comforts me quite like a fresh Apple Fritter.The other day I needed some comfort food.