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James Dobson tells the story of a university student who hanged himself in the basement of his dormitory. Tragic news indeed. To make it worse, no one missed the student until a search began... five days later.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (December 31, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 20 – 27

Draughon, Ricky, 56, poss CS pg 1 <1g, theft prop >=$100<$750. Benavides, Jordan, 24, injury child/elderly/disable w/intent Felony 3, assault causes bodily injury. Maldonado, Damien, 41, DWI/open.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: December 18 – 24

Gayden, Rodney, 50, assault causes bodily injury family violence w/prev convictions. Wise, Amber, 27, warrant arrest Waxahachie PD. Felton, Jabari, 25, warrant arrest Dallas County SO.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 21 – 27

Stewart, Anaiyah, 18, assault peace officer/judge, resist arrest search or transport. Royal, Brittaney, 32, poss CS pg 3 <28g. McCrary, Crystal, 32, fail to identify fugitive intent/give false info, fraud use/poss identifying info # items <5, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.

PUBLIC NOTICE: APPLICATION MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION BY HUGO’S PRIVATE CLUB DBA HUGO’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA 132 E. OVILLA RD. SUITE 5

Publish 2 times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 and Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST MERRILL R. HERMANSON, DECEASED

Publish one time  in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020.   NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST MERRILL R. HERMANSON, DECEASED   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary of the Estate of Merrill R.

Winter weather expected across the Lone Star State – Texans reminded to make preparations

AUSTIN – With a cold front expected to bring winter weather to parts of the state this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding everyone to take precautions now to prepare for any freezing rain, sleet, snow, ice or other wintry mix that may impact their area.

MILFORD P.O. DIES FROM COVID-19

MILFORD – Sometimes you don’t have to know a person very well at all to know they are pretty cool. You take for granted you will see them again. I was shocked when I heard Milford Police Officer Chris Elder died several days ago of COVID-19.

CITY OF FERRIS/ESD #5 REACH AGREEMENT – WITH CONDITIONS

FERRIS – It was back in August when the City of Ferris decided if the Ellis County Emergency Service District #5 wouldn’t let them see the proper financial records for due diligence, then the city would not continue to ask its residents to pay taxes for fire service in the county.