Ellis County Press

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Graphic courtesy Vecteezy

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: I-30 closes, detours between I-35E, I-45/US 75 in Dallas starting Oct. 24

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 14:41

DALLAS – Weather permitting, all lanes of east and westbound I-30 will be closed between the I-35E and I-45/US 75 interchanges from 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26 as part of the ongoing I-30 Canyon corridor improvement project. • A signed detour will be in place to use the SH...

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Photo courtesy State Barricades, Inc.

BEHIND THE BARRICADES: Mapping Ellis County’s 1,800+ active construction delays

RITA COOK / Contributing Writer

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:50

ELLIS COUNTY – For local commuters, the short-lived pleasure of a smooth, seamless drive along the...

Midlothian ISD has provided approximately five acres of land and parking to help establish this center as the new home for MISD’s swim teams to practice and compete. Submitted photo

Midlothian ISD has provided approximately five acres of land and parking to help establish this center as the new home for MISD’s swim teams to practice and compete. Submitted photo

Midlothian getting YMCA Recreation Center

SUBMITTED STORY

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:46

MIDLOTHIAN – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, the City of Midlothian, and Midlothian Independent...

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Image courtesy Ellis County, Texas Facebook page

Ellis County Commissioners rescind burn ban

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:42

Ellis County Commissioners Court voted to rescind the county-wide burn ban as of Oct. 13.

News

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Photo courtesy Facebook

Italy Police Department investigates sexual harassment allegations

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 12:21

ITALY – Italy’s Chief of Police Chad Nelson has commented on social media posts regarding sexual...

David Jones

David Jones

David Jones named Red Oak Fire Chief

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:02

RED OAK – Interim Fire Chief David Jones has been named the next permanent fire chief of the Red...

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Photo courtesy Magnific

Waxahachie officer on leave after accidental shooting

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:00

WAXAHACHIE – A Texas Rangers investigation is underway after a Waxahachie PD officer accidentally...

Sports

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WEEK 9 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (October 22 & 23, 2026)

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Wed, 10/21/2026 - 17:05

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Ennis vs Mansfield Timberview, 7 p.m. (Mansfield) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Avalon...

Waxahachie running back Taylen Strange (4) added a strong all-around performance, racking up 124 total yards and a touchdown. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Waxahachie running back Taylen Strange (4) added a strong all-around performance, racking up 124 total yards and a touchdown. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Waxahachie demolishes Red Oak, 48-3

STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 16:55

LANCASTER – The Waxahachie Indians came into the game against Red Oak at Veverly D. Humphrey...

WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 16, 2026)

Ellis123

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 16:53

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Avalon 60, Blum 66 Ennis 41, Burleson 3 Ferris 28, Life Waxahachie 22 Italy 49,...

Opinion

By A.F. Branco, October 22, 2026

By A.F. Branco, October 22, 2026

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COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 22, 2026)

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Wed, 10/21/2026 - 11:56

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OPINION: Medicare for nobody

STEPHEN MOORE

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 11:50

Political pros will remember that a dozen or so years ago, the Democrats produced a famous (or...

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Beyond Flock, a new AI dragnet is turning garbage trucks and overpasses into surveillance spies

RITA COOK / Contributing Writer

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 11:46

I had a nice, happy little column I was planning this week – but nope, that got sidetracked.

Lifestyle

Ty Pennington

Ty Pennington

HEALTH: Ty Pennington encourages people to take a deeper look at their lung health

BT STATEPOINT

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 16:35

STATEPOINT – Some respiratory symptoms are easy to dismiss, especially when they come and go over...

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© RyanJLane / Getty Images

HEALTH: Breathe better today with free asthma resources and support

STATEPOINT

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 15:01

STATEPOINT – Asthma is a lifelong, chronic lung disease.

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© Jody Dyer

TYPEWRITER WEEKLY: The Billy Goat Curse

JODY DYER

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:48

“Any team can have a bad century.” – Jack Brickhouse (reference to the Chicago Cubs) In October of...

Obituaries

Cody Lee Hannah

Cody Lee Hannah

OBITUARY: Cody Lee Hannah

Ellis123

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:03

Cody Lee Hannah, beloved husband, father, son, stepfather, grandfather, and friend, passed away on...

James Alexander Davidson

James Alexander Davidson

OBITUARY: James Alexander Davidson

Ellis123

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:40

James Alexander Davidson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 1, 1957 to his parents Bernice...

Shelba Turner DiStasi

Shelba Turner DiStasi

OBITUARY: Shelba Turner DiStasi

Ellis123

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 15:10

Shelba Turner DiStasi was born in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 16, 1959.

Photos

Photo by Lezley Norris

Photo by Lezley Norris

2026 Ennis Homecoming (photos by Lezley Norris)

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 14:14

Photo by Fred Phipps

Photo by Fred Phipps

2026 Midlothian Heritage Homecoming (photos by Fred Phipps)

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 12:36

Photo by Jessica Lilley

Photo by Jessica Lilley

2026 Ovilla Christian Homecoming (photos by Jessica Lilley)

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 11:51