ellis county press

OUT TO PASTOR: Don’t call me stupid– just whisper it

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:07
One thing that irritates me is people talking behind my back.While in the mall recently, I passed two people, and I heard one say, “Doesn’t he look stupid?”Tempted as I was, I didn’t turn around and inquire what they were talking about.
Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Increasing Homestead Exemption for seniors not a win for local ISDs

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 17:10
MIDLOTHIAN – Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement on the unanimous passing of SB 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors.Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, (R-Houston) said, “I have been fighting to reduce property taxes...

ROISD looking for more money

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:37
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD School Board approved the administrative recommendation for phase 2 of the long-term facility plan to call for a $213.9 million bond election for May 3, 2025.The school board approved the bond election on Jan. 27.Red Oak ISD stated in a press release, “The approval of all...
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Photo courtesy Freepik

Commissioners approve creation of additional criminal court

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:35
ELLIS COUNTY – A resolution passed unanimously to support the creation of an additional district court in Ellis County.Ellis County was recently named the eighth fastest growing county in the United States, with a projected population in 2025 at 240,000 residents – and by 2050, an estimated...

OUT TO PASTOR: A needle named “Miss Ouch”

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:26
My father has been gone for 15 years. It hardly seems that long, but time goes by, and you can’t stop it. One of his “jokes” was, “Son, I’m so sick and tired of being sick and tired.”
As of April 15, 2025, animals will not be taken to the SPCA of Texas. Ellis County has been paying the SPCA of Texas $9,085 a month for the partnership.

As of April 15, 2025, animals will not be taken to the SPCA of Texas. Ellis County has been paying the SPCA of Texas $9,085 a month for the partnership.

SPCA of Texas terminates agreement with Ellis County, facility to shut down

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:26
WAXAHACHIE – At an Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting in late January, an item on the agenda was an action to amend the Ellis County Animal Control Ordinance.The amendment was regarding the notification of termination of Ellis County by the SPCA of Texas.An employee from the Ellis County...
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Submitted photo

Wilmer christens new ladder truck

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:21
WILMER – It was a large turnout earlier this week in Wilmer as city leaders, staff, residents, and friends of the city joined the Wilmer Fire Department in christening its new fire apparatus.Wilmer Fire Chief David Gifford said, “Fire service is notorious for walking the line between cutting edge...