LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Harry Lee Grant

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication Cause No. 22-E-2201, estate of Paul Anthony Turnage, to estate of Kelly Ann Hawkins, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, March 19, 2026. THE STATE OF TEXAS RE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION Cause No.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 19, 2026)

  Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition and brain-boosting fun at the library on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. School-age children are invited to test their knowledge in an exciting buzzer-style competition.

RED OAK ARRESTS (February 23 – March 9)

Greathouse, Jeffrey, 41, public intoxication. Dovel, Tiffany, 42, DWI w/child under 15. Leavy, Marqwet, 43, poss CS pg 2 < 1g. Bly, Cymbree, 28, engaging in organized criminal activity theft prop over $30,000 (warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff’s Office).

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: What will you do when you wake up in Hickory? (part 3)

  Christianity isn’t something that you live inside a church building – maybe in a basketball gymnasium or out on a muddy football field, but not at church. The real living begins when you walk out of those Sunday-morning doors. I think every story I've ever told or written reminds us of that.

OUT TO PASTOR: Just another pain in the neck

  For some reason, the other week I thought of my maternal grandfather, who I was named after. He had a farm up in the hills of Pennsylvania, and when I would visit, my cousins and I would get together and make fun of old grandpa. I didn’t understand at the time, but I’m beginning to understand now.

OPINION: Why are Senate Democrats making air travel worse?

  Next time your flight’s delayed or canceled, or you’re stuck in an endless TSA line, thank a congressional Democrat. Senate Dems have decided to make a show of their support for lawless immigration by inflicting pain on American travelers.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Realizing 21st century wars could equal human annihilation

  And so, the war (or special military operation by the United States) is still going on in the world, and no one really knows what’s going to happen next. I made it to Europe today, rescheduled Singapore because Qatar Airways was predictably unpredictable.

OPINION: Democrats side with the Mullahs

  “Hegseth spent $93 billion in one month – roughly the cost of extending the ACA tax credits for THREE YEARS.

Preparedness, safety conference set for Saturday, March 14 in Midlothian

  MIDLOTHIAN – An Emergency Preparedness and Safety Conference will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Midlothian Conf. Center, 1 Community Circle Drive.