The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 25, 2025)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:06

The Ferris Public Library would like to thank everyone who participated on our recent Hispanic Heritage Month craft program. The event highlighted the colorful traditions of Hispanic culture through hands-on crafts, including the creation of Panama’s Mola inspired artwork and Mexican paper stars.

WILMER ARRESTS (September 14 – 21)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:01

Medina, Inocencio, 52, DWI 2nd.Solorzano-Medina, Jose, 49, public intoxication.Robinson, David, 59, warrant arrest other agency.Williams, Erika, 37, DWI.Quinones, Rafael, 43, warrant arrest other agency.Hart, Micheal, 39, poss marij <2oz.

WEEK 5 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (September 26 & 27, 2025)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:59

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26Avalon vs Methodist Home at Methodist, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Midlothian Heritage (Homecoming) at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Fort Worth Castleberry at Castleberry, 7:30 p.m.Italy vs Valley Mills at Valley Mills, 7 p.m.Life School vs Wills Point at home, 7:30 p.m.

Renard Thomas (4) slips away from a would-be tackler. Thomas had 15 carries for 62 rushing yards. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak bounces back, beats Ellison 39-26

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:42

RED OAK – The Red Oak Hawks bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday and came out on top against the Ellison Eagles by a score of 39-26 on Friday, Sept, 19.

Waxahachie Quarterback Jerry Meyer III threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to running back Taylen Furlough-Strange (4), who put the Indians on the board early. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Waxahachie upsets nationally ranked Duncanville, 28-27

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:32

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie, storming back from an 18-point third-quarter deficit, stopped nationally ranked No. 4 Duncanville on fourth-and-2 with under two minutes remaining for a 28-27 upset of the top ranked area team at Lumpkins Stadium on Friday night.

Ennis’s Wenderius Jones (5) gets spun around after a hit in the end zone early in the first quarter. Jones would rush for 272 yards and six touchdowns in the win. Photo by Lezley Norris.

Kaufman can’t stop Ennis’ running game, loses 42-21

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:04

WEEK 4 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (September 18 & 19, 2025)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:03

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18Midlothian 28, Harker Heights 7FRIDAY, SEPT.

Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato

TASTE: Add real flavor, simplicity to busy season meals

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 15:53

FAMILY FEATURES – Make a smooth shift into the fall busy season with this Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato. It takes a traditional side dish and delivers an easy meal full of flavor and nutrients from California dairy foods.

Photo by Tony Webster

Ellis County Sheriff seeking help with 2-year-old murder investigation

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 17:10

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office said last week they were asking for the public’s help in a two-year-old death investigation of Jackie Wayne Shelby, aged 54 at the time of his death.Shelby’s death took place in Italy, Texas, in February 2023.

The new Midlothian Public Safety Facility Grand Opening was held Saturday, Sept. 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house. The new building is located at 1111 George W. Raffield Jr. Way in Midlothian. Photo courtesy Facebook.

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Midlothian Public Safety Facility Grand Opening held Saturday

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Wed, 09/17/2025 - 17:04

MIDLOTHIAN – The new Midlothian Public Safety Facility Grand Opening was held Saturday, Sept, 13 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house.The community was invited to the opening of Midlothian’s new Public Safety and Municipal Court Facility.Located at 1111 George W. Raffield Jr.