The Ellis County Press

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:48
Gonzalez, Vicente, 58, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Lott, Christopher, 40, continuous violence against the family Felony 3, viol bond/protective order.Scott, Jaelun, 26, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.

WILMER ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:46
Contreras, Renee, 32, criminal trespass, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Mendez, Eden, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Caro, Erica, 36, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.King, Jeremy, 28, warrant arrest other agency.Hyder-McKinney, Anthony, 25, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 101

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:41
 I opened the door of the Nova for Corrina as I had done a hundred times that summer. She didn’t get in, though. She stood there with me in the door. I looked back once more. The graveyard was now quiet; even the workers slowly lowering Mama to the ground worked in silence.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where oh where is my hair?

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 15:38
 It is true that I don’t pay attention to many things in life. I guess I’m just too busy to notice everything.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage always asks me why I’m not paying attention. To keep engaged in that argument, I say, “I’m too poor to pay attention. Could I borrow $0.25 from you?
In the second quarter, Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton dropped this pass over the shoulder of wide receiver Braden Robinson (2). This set up a Hawk’s touchdown two plays later. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

In the second quarter, Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton dropped this pass over the shoulder of wide receiver Braden Robinson (2). This set up a Hawk’s touchdown two plays later. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak takes care of Cleburne, 38-28

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:20
 CLEBURNE – The Red Oak Hawks traveled to Cleburne on Friday, Oct. 17 to face off against the 0-3 Yellow Jackets.The Yellow Jackets didn’t play like a 0-3 team coming into the game and gave the Hawks a run for their money.In the 1st quarter, both teams moved the ball mostly on the ground.
Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros (3) rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 225 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros (3) rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 225 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Palmer has no problem with Whitesboro, 46-28

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:17
 PALMER – If Whitesboro wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Palmer, they should've done a better job of containing Bulldog quarterback Eric Cisneros.
Junior Preston Smith (50) helped the Milford Bulldogs blow past the Avalon Eagles 94-62. Photo by Mark Borden.

Junior Preston Smith (50) helped the Milford Bulldogs blow past the Avalon Eagles 94-62. Photo by Mark Borden.

Milford 94, Avalon 62

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:10
Milford had won three straight at home, but on Friday night they bumped up to 6-1 to make it four. The Bulldogs’ offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they’ve scored all season. Having lost for the first time this season, Avalon fell to 6-1.