ellis county press

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

Ellis123
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. Did they think I looked stupid?
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

Ellis123
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.

ROISD looking for more money

Ellis123
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.

OUT TO PASTOR: A needle named “Miss Ouch”

Ellis123
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.” Then he would laugh, and I would, of course, join in with his laughter.
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

Ellis123
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.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Wilmer christens new ladder truck

Ellis123
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.