TEXAS: Seed scam warning issued

ELLIS COUNTY – Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture are warning Texans around the state of a scam concerning unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds.The seeds are said to continue to arrive at resident’s doorsteps and it has been happening since February 2025.So far, TDA...

Safford takes oath as Waxhachie Fire Chief

WAXAHACHIE – The City of Waxahachie announced Scott Safford as its new Chief of Waxahachie Fire-Rescue.Safford has 21 years of service to the Waxahachie community and it was noted he brings “extensive experience, leadership, and dedication to the role.”Safford was officially sworn in as the new WFR...

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (January 15, 2026)

ALMAAfter many years, the Old Alma Rd. South bridge will finally be replaced. A post requests residents to keep off the road while the bridge construction is underway.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Owner’s Management Company, Inc.

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025 and Thursday, Jan. 22, 2025.NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC, will conduct a public sale of the...

TABC NOTICE: Application made to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for Campuzano’s Fine Mexican Food, Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2025 and Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025.LEGAL NOTICEApplication has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a mixed beverage permit with a food and beverage certificate by CZ Waxahachie, LLC dba Campuzano’s Fine Mexican...

TABC NOTICE: Application made to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for John’s Place, Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025 and Thursday, Jan. 22, 2025.LEGAL NOTICEApplication has been made to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit and Food & Beverage Certificate By Ferrando Beru, Inc dba John’s Place located at 100 N...

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Dean Eric Rolland, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025.CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application to Determine Heirship and for Independent Administration and Letters of AdministrationThe State of TexasTo all persons interested in the Estate ofDEAN ERIC ROLLAND26-E-2003In The Ellis County...

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Frieda Mae Michalka, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of FRIEDA MAE MICHALKA, Deceased, were issued on January 12, 2026, in Cause No. 25-E-2354, pending in the County Court-At-Law No: 1,...

NOTICE OF ORDINANCES: City of Ovilla Ordinance No. 011226-A

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025.CITY OF OVILLAORDINANCE NO. 011226-AAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS, (PLACES 1, 3 AND 5)...

PUBLIC NOTICE: ESD No. 10 notice of administrative office

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICEThe administrative office of Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 10 is located at 506 E. Sycamore Street, Bardwell, Texas 75101.