How to navigate the grocery store without decision fatigue

STATEPOINT – Ever take a trip to the grocery store and feel overwhelmed by all the choices available? Save time and money by opting for products already tested by other consumers.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 26, 2026)

 Voters across Ellis County are gearing up for the Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Ellis County residents may cast their ballots at the library on Election Day, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (February 26 2026)

Ted Minyard of Waxahachie earned a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Cybersecurity Technology from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2025.Abby Fuller of Waxahachie was among more than 1,800 students awarded a degree from the University of Arkansas in December.

ELIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 6 – 12)

Jones, Stephani, 36, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Infante, Samuel, 49, engaging in organized criminal Felony 2, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Roberts, William, 33, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Lopez, Ivan, 25, unauth use of vehicle, immigration hold.

RED OAK ARRESTS (February 2 – 16)

Clayburn, David, 52, public intoxication.Ocanas, Nicholas, 41, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation, assault causes bodily injury family member.Hester, Gerald, 68, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200, DWI w/child under 15.Bruce, Joshua, 45, driver’s license-no valid Texas.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (February 8 – 14)

Garduno, Francisco, 48, deadly conduct, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Gonzalez, Amanda, 30, poss cs pg 2 <1g.Moore, Sammie, 64, DWI 3rd or more.Berry, Deundriah, 32, warrant other agency.Williams, Tanya, 19, viol bond/protective order, assault causes bodily injury family member.

WILMER ARRESTS (February 15 – 22)

Contreras, German, 37, warrant arrest local.Fitzgerald, Jeremiah, 19, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weaponHarris, Donell, 24, viol bond/protective order 2+ times w/intent 12 months.Watson, Andre, 27, poss marij <2oz.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Voting incumbents back into office is a nod toward “you get what the lobbyist pay for” during election

 Do you want your vote to count in the future when it comes to the federal government?Then – vote the incumbents out while you have a chance.Of course, that’s my opinion, but if you do your research, you’ll see it’s also a pretty obvious fact.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: City of Glenn Heights, Texas, Bid No. GH 2026-01

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 and Thursday, March 5, 2026.CITY OF GLENN HEIGHTS, TEXASNOTICE TO BIDDERSBID NO.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION: To all persons interested in the estate of Paul Anthony Turnage, deceased

Publish time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.