The Ellis County Press

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Billy Joe Dunlap, deceased

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Thu, 07/02/2026 - 10:36

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, July 2, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of BILLY JOE DUNLAP, Deceased, were issued on JUNE 12, 2026, in Cause No.

The Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved a resolution earlier this month at a council meeting to install special street name sign markers in Historic Freedmen’s Town. Submitted photo.

Historic Freedmen’s Town street signs approved

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:45

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved a resolution earlier this month at a council meeting to install special street name sign markers within the cities’ Historic Freedmen’s Town.

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Chad Nelson promoted to Italy Police Chief

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:43

ITALY – Italy named Lt. Chad Nelson as its new police chief. The police department has been under the leadership of Nelson for the past eight months while he was serving as Interim Chief of Police. The city has now officially appointed Nelson as the new Chief of Police in the city.

Matthew Zajic, Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 2

Neither County Judge or the GOP in Ellis County have ability to remove Zajic from his commissioner’s seat

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:41

ELLIS COUNTY – Matthew Zajic, the newly elected Ellis County Precinct 2 Commissioner who was arrested on June 11 at the Walmart in Ennis with a Theft of Property (>$100 - <$750, a Class B Misdemeanor) was arrested again according to the Ennis Police Department.

Logo courtesy City of Glenn Heights

Upcoming Glenn Heights concert series offers diverse lineup

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:40

GLENN HEIGHTS – The Glenn Heights Sunset Concert Series is one of the city’s favorite summer traditions, bringing residents together for evenings filled with live music, community, and fun. This weekend wraps up June’s lineup and there will be two exclusive concerts in July and August.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Preacher Miller faces death in the Kentucky hills (part 2)

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:51

Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” With Father’s Day just in our rearview mirrors, we’ve continued thinking about some of our great fathers and grandfathers.

OUT TO PASTOR: How to get out of a pickle

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:48

Throughout my time on this planet, I have gotten into many pickle situations that I could not escape. Each pickle was different from the last, which made dealing with them quite a problem for me.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 2, 2026)

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:28

ALMA Alma had some “long overdue” repairs done on the railroad crossing last week on FM 1183 by City Hall.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 2, 2026)

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:23

Join us on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. for Window to the Wild, an engaging presentation that brings visitors up close with fascinating wildlife while teaching about animal habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Never ending wars based on money and ego, and Americans apparently think it’s OKAY?

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:17

When does the fighting end? I want to say whether you’re an Israel lover or hater or a Palestinian lover or hater – it’s never okay to destroy land. In the end Gaia will return to haunt those who have no respect – give me a front row seat.