LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors of the estate of Cynthia Gay Harrell Hess, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA GAY HARRELL HESS, DECEASEDNotice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Cynthia Gay Harrell Hess, Deceased, were granted to the undersigned on the 22nd of January...

TABC LEGAL NOTICE: Application made for Wine Only Package Store for 7-Eleven Convenience Store #42691A, Midlothian, Ellis County, TX

Publish 2 times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, and Thursday, Feb.5, 2026.An application has been made for a Wine Only Package Store for Zarah and Jayden Business Group Inc., Texas Corporation, d/b/a 7-Eleven Convenience Store #42691A, located at 3920 W. US Hwy. 287,...

CITATION BY PUBLICATION: Cause No. 119307 the State of Texas to unknown heirs at law of Galen R. Bush, deceased

Publish 4 times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, Thursday, Feb.5, 2026, Thursday, Feb.12, 2026 and Thursday, Feb.19, 2026.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION: Cause No. 119040 the State of Texas to the unknown heirs at law of Arthur S. Holliday, deceased

Publish 4 times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, Thursday, Feb.5, 2026, Thursday, Feb.12, 2026 and Thursday, Feb.19, 2026.CAUSE NO. 119040CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ARTHUR S. HOLLIDAY, DECEASEDGreetings:NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You...

Wilhelm sworn in as judge for new Ellis County 504th District Court

ELLIS COUNTY – Judge Greg Wilhelm was officially sworn in last week and is now serving as judge of the county’s new 504th District Court.Wilhem was sworn in at the Midlothian Conference Center alongside his wife, Monica Wilhelm.“Last night was a milestone I will never forget,” Wilhelm said.

Palmer shooting leads to multiple arrests

PALMER – Jesus Hernandez, 23, of Palmer, was arrested following a shooting investigation by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department.Hernandez was charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as felon in possession of a firearm.Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance...

Dead body discovered during welfare check

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Sheriff’s Department was called to the 4200 block of FM 876 near Waxahachie regarding a welfare check involving an elderly couple last week, Jan. 13.When deputies arrived, they discovered a deceased adult female with an apparent gunshot wound, and a second adult male who...

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (January 22, 2026)

BARDWELLBardwell’s next City Council meeting will be held on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

TASTE: Mix a little luck into your big game menu

FAMILY FEATURES – Picture this: Your team is down three points, but the taste of victory is just one field goal away.

10 doctor-recommended health resolutions to keep healthy in 2026

STATEPOINT – With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond:GET HEALTH SCREENINGSSchedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more...