LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF LYNN NEWMAN EDDINS, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LYNN NEWMAN EDDINS, Deceased, were issued on January 12, 2021, in Docket No.

OBITUARY: Gordon Raymond Edwards

Gordon Edwards was born on Dec. 16, 1942 in San Diego, Calif. to James and Ruth Edwards.  The family moved to Texas in 1950. Gordon married Kimberly Root on June 5, 1999 and was married until his death on Jan. 20, 2021.

STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department recovered over a quarter of a million dollars in stolen property last week. The stolen property was recovered thanks to a local resident’s tip.

New Wilmer Fire Station No. 1 opens

WILMER – The City of Wilmer had its grand opening Jan. 4 showcasing the city’s new Fire Station No. 1. Long anticipated, Wilmer mayor Sheila Petta, city council members and fire fighters were in attendance for the ribbon cutting and virtual tour of the new station.

DeSoto state rep. tests positive for COVID-19

AUSTIN – Texas Rep. Carl Sherman, whose district includes DeSoto, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19, the Texas Tribune reports.  Sherman didn’t disclose how he thought he contracted coronavirus.

DPS reminder: DL expiration waiver ends in April

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public the waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses (DLs) and identification cards (IDs) ends on April 14, 2021. Customers who need to renew are urged to make an appointment or renew online today.

LIFE SCHOOL EXTENDS EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE

Red Oak – In the Spring of 2020, the Life School Board of Directors approved emergency paid sick leave in response to Congress passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This law provided up to two weeks (10 workdays) paid leave to employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROISD Trustee will vote no on district contract tracing

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD Trustee Place 5 Penny Story says she will vote “no” on paying for issues resulting from ROISD using contract tracing. The resolution regarding Story’s referenced contract tracing did pass according to Beth Trimble, CPC, Red Oak ISD, Executive Director of Communications.

Texas could gain 3 congressional seats after 2020 census

AUSTIN – Texas could gain three seats in Congress after adding more than 4-million people over the last 10 years, according to testimony offered before the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting Monday.

TASTE: put a zesty spin on weeknight meals

FAMILY FEATURES – Dinner in many households means foolproof recipes that families can count on, but those can become bland and boring. Finding new ways to put a twist on meals throughout the week adds fun to time spent in the kitchen while bringing new flavor to the table.