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Serving a 115-square-mile area of Ellis County, Midlothian Fire Department will become the first ambulance service in the county and one of the first agencies south of the Trinity River to carry and administer whole blood in the field. Submitted photo.

Serving a 115-square-mile area of Ellis County, Midlothian Fire Department will become the first ambulance service in the county and one of the first agencies south of the Trinity River to carry and administer whole blood in the field. Submitted photo.

Midlothian Fire Department launches whole blood transfusion program

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:22
Midlothian - On Nov. 19, Midlothian Fire Department, in partnership with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, launched a prehospital whole blood transfusion program -a first-of-its-kind initiative in Ellis County and one of only a few programs of its kind in the regionServing an 115-square-mile area...
Todd McGehee

Todd McGehee

Ferris selected for national lifesaving initiative to boost pet adoptions

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:17
FERRIS – The City of Ferris Animal Services will join nearly 300 animal shelters and rescue groups across the county to participate in the Bring Love Home Challenge, a nationwide effort to help more cats and dogs find homes this December.Led by Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal...
Mayor Sheila Petta, Councilmember Sergio Campos and city staff distributed turkeys and hams as part of the city’s Turkey Giveaway. Submitted photo.

Mayor Sheila Petta, Councilmember Sergio Campos and city staff distributed turkeys and hams as part of the city’s Turkey Giveaway. Submitted photo.

Wilmer residents take advantage of Thanksgiving distribution

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:14
WILMER – City of Wilmer distributed 50 turkeys and 50 hams this past week to residents celebrating Thanksgiving.Mayor Sheila Petta, Councilmember Sergio Campos and city staff distributed the turkeys and hams as part of the city’s Turkey Giveaway at the Wilmer Community Center.QTS Data Centers...
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© The Ellis County Press

PET TALK: Pet Anxiety and Trazadone

CHARLOTTE M. DICKINSON, MPA
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:06
As December begins, it is important to address anxiety in pets caused by lightning and thunderstorms, as well as the upcoming New Year fireworks.I encourage all pet owners to consult with their local neighborhood and city to confirm if firework displays are scheduled during this holiday season.Some...
Hole Nine – Old Brickyard Gold Course.

Hole Nine – Old Brickyard Gold Course.

Old Brickyard Golf Club, located in Ferris, voted best golf course in Ellis County

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:02
FERRIS – The Old Brickyard Golf Club is carved out of the old site of the Ferris Brick Co., designed around three quarries dug out by the old brick company and is known for its scenic views, elevation changes and a unique layout.Melvin L. has played golf for 20 years and works at Old Brickyard,...
Pemberley housekeeper Mrs. Reynolds (Kelly Kovar) tends to the wayward George Wickham (Nathan Colley) in the Theatre Rocks! production of “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley.” Submitted photo.

Pemberley housekeeper Mrs. Reynolds (Kelly Kovar) tends to the wayward George Wickham (Nathan Colley) in the Theatre Rocks! production of “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley.” Submitted photo.

LOCAL THEATRE: Pemberley comes to Ennis – again!

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 11:53
ENNIS – The servants at the Pemberley Estate are getting all the details ready for Christmas – and so is Theatre Rocks!, as it invites theatregoers to come enjoy “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley.”This Jane Austen-inspired play by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon opens Friday and runs through...

Waxahachie residents can follow city developments thru tracker

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 11:39
WAXAHACHIE – The City of Waxahachie has created a new tracking device enabling residents and interested parties in tracking valuable information pertaining to development cases, single-family homes, apartments, active commercial projects, and associated maps and data.The site to access this...