LEGAL NOTICE: ESTATE OF CURTIS LEE PAIGE – LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION ISSUED TO DEDRA PAIGE 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021 STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF ELLIS

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. NO.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2021

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Ovilla, Texas, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 20, 2021, 7:00 P.M.

Officers honored at annual ceremony

WAXHACHIE – The city of Waxahachie Police Department held its annual awards ceremony earlier this month with Waxahachie Police Chief Wade Goolsby opening the ceremony to a crowd of more than 100 in attendance.“This is one of the most enjoyable nights of the year for me.

Ferris ISD students create artwork for animal shelter

FERRIS – The animal shelter in the city of Ferris got a colorful boost recently when students from Ferris Independent School District worked with the city’s animal shelter to create murals for the facility.Ferris ISD art teachers Kaci Grantham and Karrissa Peterson were passionate about the project.

City of Wilmer W.I.S.H. program applications open

WILMER – City officials are accepting applications for Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope program.“Serving our community is a top priority through the ‘Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope’ (W.I.S.H.

ROISD earns top award for excellence

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD has earned the highest form of recognition in the area of budget development and presentation.

Wilmer’s water service getting smarter

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s water service infrastructure is about to get smarter.City officials recently announced an $880,780 project to modernize its aging system with an Advanced Metering Infrastructure or “smart” water meter.

DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday

AUSTIN – There is a lot to be thankful for this year, and the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to ensure people are able to get to and from their holiday celebrations safely.Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28.

ROHS adds 4 student-athletes to signings

RED OAK – Red Oak High School and ROISD Athletics hosted college-bound student-athletes, their families, friends, and coaches for the fall signing of letters of intent on Nov. 10. Thirteen additional student-athletes are expected to confirm their intent to various colleges at 8:30 a.m.

TASTE: SPECIAL CENTERPIECES FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

FAMILY FEATURES – Few things bring family and friends together quite like the holidays, and serving up an elegant, seasonal meal centered around a mouthwatering main dish is a recipe for creating lasting memories with the ones you love.