The Ellis County Press

Norman Heckathorn

Norman Heckathorn

OBITUARY: Norman Michael Heckathorn

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Mon, 02/02/2026 - 13:58
Norman Michael Heckathorn, age 82, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in his home in Scurry, Texas.Born on Apr. 10, 1943, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Mike lived a life rooted in faith, family, and purpose.
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Photo courtesy Majestic Realty website.

Possible ICE facility coming to Hutchins

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:50
 HUTCHINS – The mayor of Hutchins, Mario Vasquez said he is not a fan of the idea of an ICE facility coming to his city.The Washington Post broke the news in December about the possibility of a 1-million-square-foot warehouse being converted to a detention center.
US Representative Jake Ellzey

US Representative Jake Ellzey

Ellzey votes against defunding $315M on left-wing non-profit

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:45
 ELLIS COUNTY – The loudest dissent is the one that is heard – and some Republicans in Ellis County were loud last week showing their displeasure at the 6th Congressional District of Texas’ US Representative Jake Ellzey.
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© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (January 29, 2026)

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:31
 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.
Image courtesy Ellis County Elections.

Image courtesy Ellis County Elections.

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

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 12:34
 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.