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Ayden Hayes. Image courtesy GoFundMe

Ayden Hayes. Image courtesy GoFundMe

Milford teenager loses life in four-wheel accident

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 12:03

MILFORD – Ayden Hayes, a 15-year-old high school football player, was declared brain dead following an ATV crash in Ellis County, with his family choosing to donate his organs.

Roderick Davenport

Roderick Davenport

Waxahachie man sentenced to 15 years for domestic abuse

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 12:02

WAXAHACHIE – On Sept. 30, 2026, an Ellis County jury convicted Roderick Davenport, 42 of Waxahachie...

Colleen Nichole Lemmon

Colleen Nichole Lemmon

Waxahachie mother held on $2.5 million bond after confessing to killing her sons

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:24

WAXAHACHIE – According to area media reports new information has come to light in the early...

Graphic courtesy City of Waxahacie

Graphic courtesy City of Waxahacie

Waxahachie Council OKs land for new $15M animal shelter

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:49

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council officially approved the purchase of a 20-acre property on...

News

Graphic courtesy City of Midlothian

Graphic courtesy City of Midlothian

Midlothian Council shows solidarity approving new data center facility

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:50

MIDLOTHIAN – While many residents in Ellis County have been rallying against incoming data centers,...

Andrea Westerfeld

Andrea Westerfeld

Midlothian resident Andrea Westerfeld makes Texas judicial history

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:29

MIDLOTHIAN – Resident Andrea Westerfeld made state history last month as the first woman ever...

The Texas Automotive Recyclers Association is proud to recognize Ennis Auto & Truck Parts as the 2026 Auto Recycler of the Year and to celebrate the Roberts family and their entire team for the lasting impact they continue to make in Ennis, across Texas, and throughout the automotive recycling industry. Submitted photo

The Texas Automotive Recyclers Association is proud to recognize Ennis Auto & Truck Parts as the 2026 Auto Recycler of the Year and to celebrate the Roberts family and their entire team for the lasting impact they continue to make in Ennis, across Texas, and throughout the automotive recycling industry. Submitted photo

Celebrating Ennis Auto & Truck Parts: 2026 Auto Recycler of the Year

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 11:27

ENNIS – In 2026, Ennis Auto & Truck Parts received one of the highest honors within the Texas...

Sports

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© The Ellis County Press

WEEK 7 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (October 8 & 9, 2026)

STAFF REPORT

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:11

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Ennis vs Joshua, 7 p.m. (Joshua) Midlothian Heritage vs Everman, 7 p.m....

Ferris senior running back Jacob Banks (23) rushed for 57 yards and a score on only six carries. Photo by Fred Phipps

Ferris senior running back Jacob Banks (23) rushed for 57 yards and a score on only six carries. Photo by Fred Phipps

Ferris loses district opener to Sulphur Springs, 42-27

STAFF REPORT

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:04

FERRIS – The Ferris Yellowjackets took a hard 42-27 fall against the Sulphur Springs Wildcats on...

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 2, 2026)

Ellis123

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:02

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Avalon 0, Abbott 63 Ennis (bye) Ferris 27, Sulphur Springs 42 Italy 6, Axtell...

Opinion

By A.F. Branco, October 8, 2026.

By A.F. Branco, October 8, 2026.

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COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 8, 2026)

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Wed, 10/07/2026 - 13:08

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OPINION: President Trump deserves credit

ERICK ERICKSON

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 13:04

Iran’s strategy in this war was never complicated.

© The Ellis County Press

© The Ellis County Press

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Inside the dystopian zoo of Moltbook’s Ghost Residents of the data center

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 12:45

There is a peculiar new little society on the internet.

Lifestyle

© Jody Dyer

© 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...

© Jody Dyer

© Jody Dyer

TYPEWRITER WEEKLY: A plumber in the house

JODY DYER

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 16:04

“Acting is not an important job in the scheme of things.

© Nick Thomas

© Nick Thomas

JEST A MOMENT: Car names that register with drivers

NICK THOMAS

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:30

Automobile names are important to car manufacturers who often assign models with names that...

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 Ferris ISD Audio & Visual Program

Photo by Ferris ISD Audio & Visual Program

Ferris High School celebrates Pink Out, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 11:15

Photo by Fred Phipps

Photo by Fred Phipps

2026 Ovilla Heritage Day (photos by Fred Phipps)

Wed, 09/30/2026 - 15:54

Photo by Fred Phipps

Photo by Fred Phipps

2026 Ferris Fall Festival (photos by Fred Phipps)

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 17:26