The Ellis County Press

PUBLIC NOTICE: Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 2

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Wed, 03/04/2026 - 11:15
Publish one time  in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, March 5, 2026. PUBLIC NOTICEThe administrative office for Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 2 is located at 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, Ovilla, TX 75154
The Link Letter which flooded mail boxes this past week highlights a voting guide with a pre-marked sample ballot, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.

The Link Letter which flooded mail boxes this past week highlights a voting guide with a pre-marked sample ballot, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.

‘Link Letter’ creates pay-to-play faux ballot; Ellis County voters/candidates concerned

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:15
 ELLIS COUNTY – There has been much discussion regarding The Link Letter over the last few weeks as early voting has gotten underway.The Link Letter highlights a voting guide, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.
Ground was broken last week for Midlothian Fire Department Station No. 4, located at 4021 Shady Grove Road. Submitted photo.

Ground was broken last week for Midlothian Fire Department Station No. 4, located at 4021 Shady Grove Road. Submitted photo.

Midlothian Fire Department breaks ground on Station No. 4

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:06
 MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Fire Department broke ground last week on its latest addition, Station No. 4 with elected officials or representatives for politicians in attendance alongside Midlothian leaders and residents.Midlothian Fire Department Station No.
Waxahachie Fire and Rescue team members deployed include Fire Fighter Tedder, Lieutenant Corder, and Captain Sodek. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie Fire and Rescue team members deployed include Fire Fighter Tedder, Lieutenant Corder, and Captain Sodek. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie Fire and Rescue deployed another crew to fight 8 Ball Fire in West Texas

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:40
 WAXAHACHIE - Another Waxahachie Fire and Rescue crew has been deployed to West Texas to assist with the ongoing wildfire response and to support the communities impacted by the 8 Ball Fire in Armstrong and Donley Counties.
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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (February 26, 2026)

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:37
 BARDWELLThe Bardwell City Council meeting earlier this week focused on an agenda item to discuss areas within Bardwell city limits for commercial/retail zoning including options for funding the annexed properties water line project.