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LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION - INTESTATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID BRADLEY ZELL

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of Administration - Intestate The State of TexasTo all persons interested in the Estate ofDAVID BRADLEY ZELL22-E-2308In the Ellis County Court at Law No.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams (left) receives an update on fire situations.

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams (left) receives an update on fire situations.

ELLIS COUNTY FIRES SAFELY CONTAINED

ELLIS COUNTY – Two fires in Ferris and one fire in the Ellis County portion of Glenn Heights, which reignited the following day, were safely contained with no loss of life last week.The city of Ferris contained two major fires last Tuesday afternoon suppressing both fires quickly.

Ferris ISD approves firearms for teachers

FERRIS – The Ferris ISD School Board unanimously approved the implementation of a Guardian Program for FISD, which will be in effect when students return to classes on Aug. 10.

WILMER POPULATION INCREASES TO 6,690

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s population has grown over the past year according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments.A recent report by NCTCOG reported in January 2021 Wilmer’s population was at 6,100.As of the end of January this year, that number had increased to 6,690.

SPCA refusal to accept animals continues

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioners Court once again addressed issues surrounding the SPCA’s refusal to accept incoming animals due to a recent distemper outbreak.

Ellis County to receive funding

AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $250,800,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas program (SWIFT) to the City of Dallas (Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Tarrant, and Kaufman counties) including:• $170,000,000...