CITATION BY PUBLICATION: Cause No. 1181581 the State of Texas in the Interest of Hercules Etil, a child

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. CITATION BY PUBLICATIONCAUSE NO.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the estate of Laura Jean Bates

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Laura Jean Bates were issued on May 20, 2025, in Cause No. 25-E-2164, pending in the County Court at Law Ellis County.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Owner’s Management Company, Inc.

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 and Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

NOTICE OF ELECTION: Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 5 election to authorize an increase in the maximum ad valorem tax rate the District my impose.

Jeremiah Gaines named 2025 ROISD Distinguished Alum

 RED OAK – Jeremiah Gaines from the Class of 2013 was named this year’s Distinguished Alumni by the Red Oak High School Alumni Association.

People-First Leadership drives growth at Access Self Storage

 DALLAS – Access Self Storage President Doug Hunt has long believed growth starts with people, and Regional Manager Deborah Carter is helping carry that forward.

Laura Russell passes away

 WILMER – Laura Russell, dispatcher, dedicated over 27 years of her life to serving the City of Wilmer and our community has passed away.

TEA investigates ISD complaints regarding Charlie Kirk

ELLIS COUNTY – There were no ISD’s in Ellis County named in the 127 school districts in Texas being investigated by The Texas Education Agency in the aftermath of the death of Turning Point’s political speaker Charlie Kirk.

Jesse Rodriguez expresses thanks for raising $20k in scholarships

Because of you – your prayers, generosity, kindness, involvement, and unwavering support – the 4th Annual Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation Scholarship Benefit was a huge success.Together, we raised enough to award $20,000 in scholarships to students this school year!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Calling all artists: Win big in the 18th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Competition

The 18th annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Paint Out is now accepting artist entries, with the deadline extended to Nov. 1.This highly anticipated event offers over $8,000 in cash prizes, merchandise and art supplies to winners.Artists interested in participating can register online at www.