The Ellis County Press

Phil and Margie Whittington will serve as the demo artists at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association. Submitted photo.

Phil and Margie Whittington will serve as the demo artists at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association. Submitted photo.

Artist couple to demonstrate painting at February meeting

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 12:29
 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).

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Two shook the rafters

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Wed, 01/28/2026 - 14:26
 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

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Wed, 01/28/2026 - 14:23
 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)

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Wed, 01/28/2026 - 14:12
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)

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Wed, 01/28/2026 - 13:57
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.