The Ellis County Press

Aggravated robbery suspects left to right: Qymarion Lynn Bailey, Duncanville; Damijay Rashun Hubbard, Dallas; Derek George-Michael Coy, Duncanville

Suspects arrested after 3-day aggravated robbery spree

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:41

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department released the results of an investigation beginning with an aggravated robbery Monday evening on Sept, 22 at a gas station outside the city limits of Midlothian.

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Italy Police Chief McAuley appeals termination

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:38

ITALY – According to Italy Talk’s Ron Helms, Italy’s Police Chief Scott McAuley was terminated from his job Oct. 8. He was apparently terminated with no formal council vote.Italy is a Type A General Law Municipality, and the police chief is appointed by the city council.

Mercedeis Akeera Guest

Teen missing again from Midlothian

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:11

MIDLOTHIAN – A 16-year-old Midlothian teen, Mercedeis Akeera Guest, has been reported missing since Sept. 30.According to Dallas Crime Breaking News Guest was last seen in Midlothian.Last summer a Midlothian newspaper also reported Guest missing.

AgTexas Scholarships

Ellis County area students eligible for AgTexas AgYouth Scholarships

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:11

4-H and FFA graduating high school seniors in the Ellis County area are eligible to apply for the AgYouth of the Month Scholarship Program that AgTexas Farm Credit created ten years ago.

Elizabeth Norwood, a senior and 4-H member from Midlothian, received a proclamation on behalf of the Ellis County Judge John Wray and Commissioners for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the 2025 State Fair of Texas.

Commissioners recognize Midlothian senior for exhibiting Grand Champion Steer

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:51

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners issued a proclamation last week to Elizabeth Norwood.Norwood is a senior 4-H member from Midlothian.

PET TALK: Gastrointestinal (GI) upset and the need for a bland diet

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:44

Hey pet parents, today we are going to talk about Gastrointestinal (GI) upset and the need for a bland diet.If you remember, symptoms of chocolate toxicity start after 4-6 hours after ingestion.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 100

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:37

Cheyenne had remained quiet through the retelling of much of the latter chapters of that summer, but he asked slowly, hesitant to interrupt.“Popman, was that Corrina who came to stand by you with your Mama?”I nodded, remembering again how sweet that moment was.

OUT TO PASTOR: Oh no, not another day

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:35

I thought got over the problems I had two weeks ago. I thought I stepped onto new ground and everything was going to be fine.Very few times am I right, and this wasn’t one of them.A couple of weeks ago, I had a terrible day.Our electricity was off for over six hours.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 23, 2025)

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:20

ALMAAlma will hold a toy drive on Dec. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Alma City Hall, 104 Interurban Road. There will be photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause as well as photos sitting on a Texas Longhorn at the event and a bounce house, Christmas lights display, food and music.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 14 – 19)

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:18

Sargent, Vincent, 61, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, DWI.Chairez, Savannah, 31, assault causes bodily injury family member.Gibbs, Jarvis, 47, DWI 2nd, resist arrest search or transport, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.Crowder, Michael, 25, criminal trespass, parole violation.