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Is Ellis County missing $20-million?
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:25
ELLIS COUNTY – There is a $20 million question mark in Ellis County. It appears to have risen to the surface during the contentious current new fiscal year budget conversations.
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I-35E closes, detours in Red Oak starting Aug. 28
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ELLIS COUNTY – Weather permitting, the following traffic impacts are scheduled in Red Oak on...
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:10
Cheryl Chambers
Ellis County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers dies unexpectedly
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ELLIS COUNTY – Following the unexpected death of Ellis County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers on Aug.
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:07
Matthew Zajic
Ellis County DA refers Matthew Zajic shoplifting case to Rockwall County DA – charges may be upgraded
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County and District Attorney’s office has stepped aside from prosecuting...
Wed, 08/26/2026 - 17:53
News
Photo by Fred Phipps
Ferris ISD breaks ground for new addition at Lee Longino Elementary School
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FERRIS – The dream of Lee Longino was realized on Aug.
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:03
James Langham and Red Oak Police Chief Adrian Tijerina.
Red Oak Police Lieutenant James Langham retires after 40 years
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RED OAK – Red Oak Police Lieutenant James “Jim” Langham has officially retired after more than 40...
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:02
Photo courtesy Midlothian Firefighters Association
Midlothian firefighters raise $10K
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MIDLOTHIAN – The fire service community across the Texas recently demonstrated the true meaning...
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 12:01
Sports
AVALON EAGLES: 1A Six-Man Division I District 11
ELLIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 2026 schedules for area teams
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Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:33
Yellowjacket 2026 seniors are (left to right) Andrea Arrue (17), Jorge Eguiluz (16), Andre Marquez (14), Ramon Garcia (13), Geovanni Rodriguez (11), Daniel Rodriquez-Rivas (10), Abraham Oliva (9), Kaden Gonzalez (3), Qui’Darwin Cotton (2) and Diego Malpica (0). Photo by Lezley Norris.
Ferris boys’ soccer beats Godley 3-1, advances to 4A Division 2 playoffs
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On Friday, March 13, Ferris took on the Godley Wildcats.
Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:40
Photo by Fred Phipps
Duncanville holds on to beat Waxahachie 35-27, moves on to Division 1 semifinal against Allen
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MIDLOTHIAN – Duncanville withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat District 11-6A rival...
Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:31
Opinion
By A.F. Branco, August 27, 2026
COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 27, 2026)
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Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:45
OPINION: Net zero is dead and gone
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It was only a few years ago when the climate change alarms and green energy fad were all the rage...
Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:40
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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Why 7,000 political parties and 4,200 religions look petty from space
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I ran across a quote by Julian Assange, and it really resonated.
Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:35
Lifestyle
2026 Range Rover. Photos by Rita Cook
BEHIND THE WHEEL: Manners on the move in the 2026 Range Rover. Because great cars never go out of style
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Manners extend well beyond the dinner table, a truth perfectly demonstrated by the 2026 Range...
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 14:32
Yardbird’s exterior. Submitted photo.
A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Chic urban kitchen in Dallas perfect for Southern comfort food
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It’s called Yardbird – and it’s in Dallas at 2121 N Pearl.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:11
European Waterways L’Impressionniste on the journey.
BONJOUR WORLD: A European Waterway’s exploration along the Canal de Bourgogne
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I love wine.
I love food.
And if you must, you can call me a gastronomic snob.
Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:46
Obituaries
James Alexander Davidson
OBITUARY: James Alexander Davidson
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James Alexander Davidson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 1, 1957 to his parents Bernice...
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:40
Shelba Turner DiStasi
OBITUARY: Shelba Turner DiStasi
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Shelba Turner DiStasi was born in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 16, 1959.
Mon, 05/18/2026 - 15:10
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Cook
OBITUARY: Anthony Wayne “Tony” Cook
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Anthony Wayne Cook (Tony) was born in Dallas, Texas on December 11, 1962.
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:09
Photos
Photo by Jessica Lilley
2026 Lancaster/DeSoto July 4th Celebration (photos by Jessica Lilley)
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:27
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press
2026 Midlothian Independence Day Parade (photos by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press)
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:21
Photo by Fred Phipps
2026 Waxahachie Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks & Parade (photos by Fred Phipps)
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:06