EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (January 29, 2026)

 BARDWELLBardwell’s next City Council meeting will be held on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Anyone wishing to speak at the meeting must call the office at least five business days before the meeting and ask the City Secretary to add it to the agenda.

ELLIS COUNTY VOTES: 2026 Republican Party Primary Candidates

 FEDERALSenateVirgil John BierschwaleGulrez “Gus” KhanAnna BenderKen PaxtonWesley HuntJohn O.

ELLIS COUNTY VOTES: City Council/School Board ISD open seats, application deadline

 ELLIS COUNTY – In addition to the two Ellis County Special Elections in the City of Grand Prairie and Ennis, City Council and ISD School Board seat elections are right around the corner.Ennis and Grand Prairie Special Elections are Saturday, Jan. 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Artist couple to demonstrate painting at February meeting

 WAXAHACHIE – Featured in the Bosque Art Classic in Clifton last fall, married artists Phil and Margie Whittington will serve as the demo artists at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association, Feb. 2 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: If you’re going to be outraged, at least be outraged by the ‘real’ truth

 Change is going to happen.Consequences are going to happen.It seems lately people have had a tough time understanding that truth.They have forgotten you can debate policy without demonizing the person enforcing it.Sure, peaceful protests – keep it coming.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Two shook the rafters

 Welcome to the “front-porch.”As we write, it is Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.Ice and snow are on the ground, and a good part of the country has come to a standstill for a few days due to a 2,000-mile expanse of icy terrain.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s not a mess, it’s my creative décor

 The greatest joy I have every morning is not only getting up – but also stepping in my office.When I retired, I had to have a room built at the back of our house for my office. I think it was one of the best things I’ve ever done.Walking into that office is a wonderful experience for me.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 20 – 25)

Johnson, David, 39, poss CS pg 4 >=200g<400g Felony 2, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, DWI.King, Keadre, 30, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS (January 18 – 25)

Strong, Eric, 38, assault causes bodily injury family member.McGriff, Markise, 31, DWI/open alch container, unl carrying weaponMcCoy, Danarion, 21, public intoxicationRice, Jayla, 22, poss marij <2oz, public intoxicationEscalante, Oracio, 27, DWI.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The County Court at Law No. 1 Ellis County, Texas Cause Number 25-E-2391 Estate of Neda J. Commons, Deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.Cause Number 25-E-2391IN RE: ESTATE OF NELDA J. COMMONS, DECEASEDIN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 ELLIS COUNTY, TEXASNOTICE TO CREDITORSESTATE OF NEDA J.