LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF O. L. FUTRELL, DECEASED,

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of O. L. FUTRELL, Deceased, were issued on October 8, 2020, in Cause No. 20-E-2255, pending in the County Court at Law No.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 8, 2020)

FERRIS’ TINY HOME PROJECT UNDERWAY

FERRIS – While things might appear to be bigger in Texas in most cases, in Ferris, city leaders are pushing forward on a tiny project. On Sept. 21, Ferris Planning & Zoning along with the city council approved a zoning change for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. to rezone 11.

‘The Other Man Down’ tells story of Littlefield

ELLIS COUNTY – Judy Littlefield was the mother of Chad Littlefield.   She recently shared her story with writer Angie McEachem Todd for the book, “The Other Man Down: A Mother’s Journey After the American Sniper Tragedy.

ROISD HONORS PARTNERS THROUGH TASB PROGRAM

RED OAK – The support of local businesses and other community organizations is vitally important to Red Oak ISD, and public schools across Texas. Collaborative efforts between ISDs and community partners yield creative, exciting opportunities for students as they advance their learning.

OVILLA UPGRADES UNDERWAY

OVILLA – There is all kinds of progress being made in the City of Ovilla. First, there was the Water Street Bridge Improvement Project that was scheduled to get underway.  The city had originally began working with engineers back in October, 2018 to begin that much-needed improvement project.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR OCTOBER 8-9

Schedules as of press time, October 8, 2020   Ennis vs Waxahachie, Friday, October 9, Home, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Dallas Hillcrest, Thursday, October 8, Away, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Marlin, Friday, October 9, Away, 7:00 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Alvarado, Friday, October 9, Home 7:30 p.m.

Palmer takes apart mistake-prone Mildred, 58-13

PALMER – The Mildred Eagles fell to the Palmer Bulldogs 58-13 in a mistake filled ballgame Friday night. The Eagles fought hard on both sides of the ball, but were unable to overcome the Bulldog onslaught.

Midlothian beats winless Forney, 49-13

FORNEY – Ethan Hall ran for three touchdowns and 142 yards as Midlothian wore down the home team after Forney took a 13-8 lead in the first quarter. Xavionte Jackson caught two scoring passes from Nicholas De Los Santos in the second quarter to give Midlothian (2-0) a 21-13 halftime lead.

Mid. Heritage runs over Alvarado, 56-23

MIDLOTHIAN – Daelin Rader amassed 219 yards of total offense and accounted for four touchdowns to lead Midlothian Heritage over Alvarado.   MH – Hayden Wiginton 61 pass from Daelin Rader (Calvin Duggins kick). MH – Haydon Wiginton 32 pass from Daelin Rader (Calvin Duggins kick).