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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication for the estate of Gloria Garza Diaz

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.THE STATE OF TEXASRE: CITATION BY PUBLICATIONCause No. 25-E-2247,Estate of GLORIA GARZA DIAZCitation by Publication – Application for Dependent Administration of Intestate Estate and First Amended Application to Declare...

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Robert David Harden, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of ROBERT DAVID HARDEN, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2026, in Cause No. 25-E-2300, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1,...

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors in the estate of John Calvin Poore, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.NO. 25-E-2419IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN CALVIN POOREDECEASEDIN THE COUNTY COURT COUNTY COURT NO. 1 ELLIS COUNTY, TEXASNOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Calvin Poore were...

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of James J. Rogers, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of JAMES J. ROGERS, Deceased, were issued on February 6, 2026, in Cause No. 25-E-2393, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: 1, Ellis...

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Perry Rick Blythe, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of PERRY RICK BLYTHE, Deceased, were issued on February 3, 2026, in Cause No. 25-E-2399, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: I, Ellis...
Burglars stole an estimated $50,000 value of property. Submitted photo.

Burglars stole an estimated $50,000 value of property. Submitted photo.

Stolen property from Waxahachie storage unit exceeds $50,000

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police are seeking the public’s help regarding multiple storage unit burglaries on Ovilla Road.The incident happened on Jan. 23 between 2 and 3:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Ovilla Road according to police.Waxahachie Police confirmed that four storage units were burglarized,...
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Unofficial results name Lynda Isbell new Mayor

ENNIS – The Ennis special election for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem saw the unofficial results naming Lynda Isbell as the city’s new mayor.Isbell was the Mayor Pro Tem who stepped down to run for the vacant seat left when former Mayor Kameron Raburn announced his run for Ellis County Judge.Isbell had...
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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (February 5, 2026)

BARDWELLAt Bardwell’s city council meeting this week an ordinance was discussed to regulate fowl and other specified animals, enclosures and conditions.ENNISEnnis Police Department recently welcomed its newest member, Emily Treadaway Camarillo.
Mayor Sonja A. Brown reflected on the significance of the event for both the community and herself: “This was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why public service matters.” Submitted photo.

Mayor Sonja A. Brown reflected on the significance of the event for both the community and herself: “This was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why public service matters.” Submitted photo.

Glenn Heights gives away free laptops

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights announced new community partnerships with AT&T, United Way, and Compudopt following a highly successful laptop giveaway that placed critical technology directly into the hands of Glenn Heights residents, according to a news release.Through this...