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GOD’S GRACE MINISTRIES: Last Day Vision of End Times – November 1980

DANNY G. HATFIELD SR.

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 12:30

THE VISIONOn Nov. 22, 1980 after reading and studying God’s Word late that night, I went to bed around 3 a.m. and received a vision from the Lord.

State Representative Jeff Leach (left), State Representative Brian Harrison (right)

The politics got ugly, but Ellis County’s new 504th Judicial Court won the day

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 16:47

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County 504th Judicial District Court passed in Austin this past week.What should have been an easy win for residents instead turned into what Ellis County Rep. Brian Harrison alluded to as a political nightmare.Before former Ellis County Judge Todd Little left his seat in...

L-R: Aaron Hernandez, Nina Fligliola, Alexander Martinez, Arianna Harrison, DaShaylen Rouwtt, Ayleen Arreola Barrera, Jennifer Jay, Lilyana Sanchez, Angel Vasquez Garcia, Viviana Garcia and Tatiana Neidich (not pictured – Codi Miller).

RFR Leadership Foundation awards $1000 scholarships

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 16:37

FERRIS – The Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation awarded 12 $1000 scholarships to 12 deserving Ferris High School seniors at this year’s award banquet on May 22.The 2025 scholarships were awarded to Ayleen Arreola Barrera, Angel Vasquez Garcia, Viviana Garcia, Nina Fligliola, Arianna...

Texas lawmakers apparently do not have election integrity high on the priority list

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 16:34

AUSTIN – Apparently, Texas lawmakers this session did not think election integrity was high on the list.Ellis Counry State Rep., District 10, Brian Harrison’s HB 5034 related to election integrity never even had a hearing.

Mayor Sonja A. Brown

GLENN HEIGHTS ON THE RISE: Growth, development and community engagement in Ellis County

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 16:27

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights, nestled in the rapidly expanding Ellis County region, is experiencing unprecedented growth and development.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC

Ellis123

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 13:29

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday June 12, 2025 and Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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Why pregnant women should receive this very important test

Ellis123

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:51

STATEPOINT – Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can spread to a fetus during pregnancy or a newborn during labor.When this happens, it is known as congenital syphilis and can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or medical issues for the baby, including deafness,...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 12, 2025)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:42

Join us on Tuesday, June 17 at 11 a.m. for an exciting and educational adventure as we explore the fascinating world of snakes.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 3 – 9

Ellis123

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:37

Palmer, Ashley, 34, DWI 2nd.Shears, Gevoni, 21, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.Lopez, Ricardo, 48, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3, parole violation.Stevenson, Jerrecca, 27, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g Felony 2, poss marij...

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 30 – June 5

Ellis123

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:35

Clark, Kemarra, 42, warrant Irving PD, warrant Lancaster PD.Hall, Isaiah, 23, warrant Grand Prairie PD.Abdullah, Jonathan, 24, warrant Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.Waites, Tonia, 54, violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in family violence.Caruthers, Vincent, 54, public...