LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 19, 2025)

Tashombia Nunley of Red Oak, and Lacy Malnar and Brittany Pate of Waxahachie, were named to Ohio University’s Spring 2025 Provost’s ListMary McKenzie of Waxahachie graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences.Mya Williams of Waxahachie...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 10 – 16

Mayben, Todd, 28, agg robbery Felony 1.Holbrooks, Chase, 24, theft prop >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3.Rogers, Lucas, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Nwachukwu, Emmanuel, 33, bench warrant, attempt to take weapon from an officer.Martinez, Anthony, 44, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 87

As I’ve said, Doocy was an enigma.

OUT TO PASTOR: To be or not to be, that’s my confusion

After many years of denial, I finally realized how easily I am confused. Why it took me so long to realize this, I will never know.If only I could go back to my wonderful teenage years when I knew everything and nobody could tell me what to do.

Couple launch first seniors helping seniors project

GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights couple Enrique and Ashley Torres recently traded in their military uniforms and time with the Air Force to launch the first Seniors Helping Seniors in Dallas and Ellis County.Living in Glenn Heights since May 2024, the Torres’ are now in the process of looking for and...

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

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...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 3 – 9

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...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 86

Even though Corrina was not directly involved in the hoopla that would soon be ablaze that morning, generally just her presence or even the prospect of her coming strolling up the road onto the job at any minute could throw gasoline on anything.

OUT TO PASTOR: Just me and my coffee

It was one of those days that don’t often come my way. I was out sitting on the porch with my 1st cup of coffee for the day.Today was special. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, her daughter and granddaughter went to St. Augustine for spring break.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF CAROL ANN COCHRAN, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday June 5, 2025.