Patriotism is not dead in Ovilla

  OVILLA – Memorial Day is just around the corner, and Place 3 Ovilla City Councilmember David Griffin is busy not only asking people to re-elect him for Place 3 councilmember on May 3, but also reminding them to order their yard flags for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.

Drug trafficker gets 99 years

  WAXAHACHIE – A drug trafficker arrested in Red Oak in 2023 was sentenced to 99 years in prison last week in Ellis County.

Grayson will not be vacating his seat May 1

  ENNIS – According to reports and in opposition to recent rumors, as of April 26, no replacement has been named for Ellis County Commissioner’s Pct. 2 upcoming vacant seat. The seat is being vacated by Lane Grayson, who resigned earlier this month with an effective date of May 1.

Citizens speak out against Italy City Council actions without a quorum

  Italy – The Ellis County Press joined as an independent eyewitness in a special meeting on April 22 for the City of Italy. The meeting was rescheduled as a “called meeting” from their regular meeting on April 13.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Grand Canyon’s most stunning view

  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” I’ve long believed that a picture is not only worth a thousand words but that, sometimes, a word is worth a thousand pictures. Today, however, is not one of those times.

OUT TO PASTOR: Multitasking is not my cup of tea

  Usually, I have a lot of work on my desk, from writing to radio programs. Even though I have many projects, I can only do one at a time. I have often wished I could multitask, which would help me get through many more projects more quickly. But that has never been my style of working.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (April 30, 2026)

  ALMA The Alma Volunteer Fire Department recently replaced a 1984 model truck with this new small brush truck, acquired with the help of a VFD Assistance Program grant.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 30, 2026)

  The Joint General and Special Election will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Ellis County residents can cast their vote at the Ferris Public Library, which will be open as a polling location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (April 30, 2026)

Nicole Procell of Glenn Heights was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Texas at Arlington.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (April 20 – 26)

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