The Ellis County Press

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Betty Blocklinger, deceased

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Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:10
Publish one time In The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of BETTY BLOCKLINGER, Deceased, were issued on October 15, 2025, in Cause No. 25-E-2213, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1,...
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 16, 2025)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 13:09
It’s Homecoming week, and we’re celebrating with a special Homecoming Craft at the Library on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids and families can make spirit gear and decorations to show off their Ferris pride for the big game on Friday, Oct. 17!Get in the Halloween mood at the Ferris Public...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 5 – 13)

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Thu, 10/16/2025 - 13:00
Herculson, Brandon, 24, DWI, unlawful restraint: expose to serious bodily injury Felony 3, assault causes bodily injury family member.Ortiz-Rodriguez, Benito, 49, DWI.Greer, Marquael, 43, burglary habitation intend other felony Felony 1, burglary of vehicles, assault intent/ recklessness...

WILMER ARRESTS (September 5 – 12)

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Thu, 10/16/2025 - 12:57
Barnett, Ralph, 67, disorderly conduct.Stevens, Jamarian, 19, poss marij <=4oz>2oz.Gillaspie, Jacori, 19, poss marij <=4oz>2oz.Ramirez-Santiago, Sergio, 28, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon,Williams, Tarre, 32, poss marij <2ozPeña, Eli, 40, poss marij <2oz.Calvin, Charlie, 53, poss marij <2oz,...
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PET TALK: Halloween – and chocolate

CHARLOTTE M. DICKINSON, MPA
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 12:22
My last article has some great pet owners’ questions and feedback about chocolate.  The last article was a bit formal and I wanted to have it a little more personably and still a learning experience.  Debbie asked, “Is it really bad to feed a small amount of chocolate?
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2-year narcotics investigation results released

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 12:08
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department recently worked in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Group, and last week released information regarding a two-and-a-half year narcotics investigation from an overdose in Ellis...
Photo courtesy Ferris DPS

Photo courtesy Ferris DPS

I-45 fatality accident in Ferris shuts down highway

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 12:06
FERRIS – A Southbound I-45 accident in Ferris last Thursday, Oct. 9 left one person dead and one in stable condition.The fatality accident happened in the early morning hours when reportedly the driver of a passenger vehicle fell asleep.His car veered off the highway, bounced off a guard rail and...
Sara Mires

Sara Mires

Ovilla Chamber of Commerce officially launched

STAFF REPORT
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 11:54
OVILLA – The Ovilla Chamber of Commerce announced its official launch and the enrollment of its first members this past week.Founded in 2025, the Chamber is already making history by bringing together businesses of all sizes; from corporations and small shops to independent contractors, farms,...
Kameron Raburn

Kameron Raburn

Ennis mayor announces bid for county judge

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Thu, 10/16/2025 - 11:46
ENNIS – Ennis will be replacing current Mayor Kameron Raburn soon and is currently working to determine an official date for a special election to fill his mayoral seat.Raburn announced on October 7 his candidacy for Ellis County Judge.“I’m excited to officially announce my campaign for Ellis...