The Ellis County Press

Brent Alan Murphy

Car theft suspect arrested

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:57

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Criminal Investigation Division recently determined reports of vehicles being stolen in the Pimlico neighborhood near U.S. Highway 287 was part of a bigger investigation that involved similar crimes in Dallas, Midlothian, Cedar Hill, Red Oak, and DeSoto.

The Rural Heritage Farm serves as a living testament to the resilience and contributions for the people of the area. It also provides educational and cultural opportunities for present and future generations. Submitted photo.

County Commissioners Court support Rural Heritage Farm as a Texas Historical Site

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:54

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court read a resolution in support of the recognizing of the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm as a possible Texas Historical Site.

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Atmos Energy committed to helping Ellis County families

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:46

ELLIS COUNTY – Atmos Energy is committed to helping Ellis County families this winter.Worried about paying your natural gas bill this winter there may be help.Atmos Energy recently donated $1.

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Ellis County, Texas Constitutional Amendment, Joint Elections scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:41

KEY DATES & INFORMATIONLast Day to Apply for a Ballot by Mail: Friday, October 24, 2025Early Voting Period: October 20–25 and October 27–31, 2025Voting will be available at six (6) early voting polling locations.Main Early Voting Location: Ellis County Woman’s Building407 W Jefferson St.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 9, 2025)

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:27

ALMAAlma Mayor Renee Jones has announced residents should mark their calendars and be part of the greatest night in December. The city is calling all businesses to hold a toy drive at their offices, restaurants, gyms, salons, etc. for the Dec. 8 toy drop night.

PET TALK: This month is all about Halloween!

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:12

Let’s start with the most obvious and most justified on what pet owner’s give their pets- chocolate. Chocolate is a poison to your dog or cat.Whether it is a small or a large amount, chocolate is considered a toxin.

Creamy Chicken Pearl Couscous Soup

TASTE: Find comfort in creamy, hearty family meals

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 13:08

FAMILY FEATURES – Simmering soups and comforting rice bowls offer easy, flavorful ways to warm up after a cold day – especially during busy weeknights when time is at a premium.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Ask yourself, what would our founding fathers do about right now?

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:51

I was talking to my editor this week about all the “news” going on in the world.His final question: “What are we supposed to do about it?”I said exactly what we are doing; report it.All I’m going to say AGAIN is – this isn’t a red/blue issue.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 98

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:06

My heart skipped a beat when I saw that it was Dixie. She had only been out on the job once before, and that was one afternoon to get Pee Wee for them to drive over to Wedowee to get some steaks at the meat market there.

OUT TO PASTOR: If she can’t fix it, it’s not broken

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Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:03

Life has its many ups and downs.There are some weeks when there are more downs than ups.But if I didn’t have a down, I probably wouldn’t appreciate an up.This past week was one of those down weeks.