The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 2, 2026)

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

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)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager

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?

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

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.

Yardbird’s exterior. Submitted photo.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Chic urban kitchen in Dallas perfect for Southern comfort food

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:11

It’s called Yardbird – and it’s in Dallas at 2121 N Pearl. Yardbird offers the perfect location for an array of diners from a local following to the traveler passing through. The restaurant is a chic urban kitchen serving southern comfort food in an upscale-casual setting.

Donald Mercer

Ellis County jury convicts former Cedar Hill Police Officer

STAFF REPORT

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:51

WAXAHACHIE – Former Cedar Hill Police Officer Donald Mercer was convicted and sentenced to jail time last week in Ellis County. Mercer, from Dallas County, was convicted by a jury of the Class A Misdemeanor offense of Official Oppression and sentenced to 300 days in the Ellis County Jail.

Graphic courtesy Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food expands North Texas footprint with new Midlothian restaurant

SUBMITTED STORY

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 21:43

MIDLOTHIAN – Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food will open its first Midlothian location on June 26 bringing delicious, traditional Hawaiian plates to a fast-growing community south of Dallas.