- Man accused of threatening family members
Ennis police arrested a man wielding a knife and accused of threatening the lives of his family members Sunday.
- New Mexico authorities arrest man accused of 2001 slaying in Ellis County
The Ellis County Sheriff's Department is seeking the extradition of a suspect in a July 2001 slaying who was captured in New Mexico last week.
- Controversy surrounds ex-Bardwell chief in Abilene; later resigns
Former Bardwell Police Chief Michael Chase Meissner is back in the news this week, this time as chief of police in Hawley, Texas.
- County's 4% pay raise upsets residents
The Ellis County Press has a way of provoking public thought on policy issues, and that was evident Sunday, Sept.
- Goodbye to The Ellis County Press
Your newspaper is the worst we've ever seen. Your articles are negative, poorly written and usually about insignificant scandals that seem to be in your mind only.
- I-45 fire destroys 100 acres
Blaze strikes near VFW Post but firemen contain it to fields Sunday night's fast-moving winds could have turned sparks from a transformer arc into a disaster, but the Ennis Fire Department, along with several ...
- Bardwell Official Resigns, Boil Order Lifted, Suit to Be Filed
J. Hoskins The Ellis County Press BARDWELL- Following months of controversy surrounding the City of Bardwell and it's water system, City Water Superintendent Wade Rhoades has submitted his resignation to the ...
- Bardwell Citizen's Woes Continue
The question on everyone's minds, with tempers once again boiling over, is when will the water return to normal, as well as when the mayor will resign? Wednesday night, some Bardwell residents say that water is ...
- Bardwell hires Rodney Ramsey municipal judge
Rodney Pat Ramsey, a Waxahachie defense attorney and a Republican challenger in the county/district attorney's race, was hired as the municipal judge on a contract not to exceed $300 per hearing.
- Bardwell Back Under Boil Order Following Pressure Drop
The City of Bardwell has re-issued a boil water notice effective June 5th until further notice, the second such notice since March 25th of this year, following yet another severe pressure drop.
- Ennis water analysis meets standards
Ennis' water supply has been found to meet or exceed all federal drinking water requirements, according to a report prepared and distributed by City Manager Steve Howerton.
- AG Rules Bardwell Must Release Documents; Gentry Fails To Comply- Lawsuit To Be Filed
On April 7, 2008, The Ellis County Press filed a 13 item request for records under the Texas Public Information Act, after evidence was presented by numerous citizens, alleging fund misappropriation, illegal ...
- Country blunder
Mega-concert Country Thunder backs out Any rolling thunder to be heard next week in connection to the mega-concert Country Thunder USA, scheduled to take place near Bardwell for the second year, will be that of ...
- TPA Messenger mentions Bardwell threats
The Texas Press Association's Messenger reported about Bardwell Mayor P.W. "Jinker" Gentry's recent threats against The Ellis County Press news staff.
- Officials to re-instate illegally suspended drivers license
During the May meeting of the Bardwell city council, it was learned Jacque Bailey, a Bardwell citizen will have his driver's license reinstated, and all charges will be reportedly dropped against Bailey. via The Ellis County Press Online
- Bardwell Sanctioned By State: TCEQ Issues Notice Of Enforcement Regarding Water Crisis
"When the Bard-Well Went Dry", the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has taken action against the City of Bardwell for several violations of state law. Contrary to what Mayor P.W. "Jinker"
In a follow up to The Ellis County Press article "When the Bard-Well Went Dry", the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has taken action against the City of Bardwell for several violations of state law. via The Ellis County Press Online
- Bardwell: Citizen Accuses City Secretary Shannon Spurgeon of Bribery
J. Hoskins The Ellis County Press The Ellis County Press has obtained an audio tape of a citizen detailing an alleged bribery offense involving Shannon Spurgeon, Bardwell City Secretary. via The Ellis County Press Online
- Suspected illegal meeting caught on tape
"I'm a city councilman and you don't stop taking photographs, we're going to have [expletive] problems."
Mayor P.W. "Jinker" Gentry and Councilman Alvie Hollingsworth were both videotaped and photographed in a meeting that was not posted. via The Ellis County Press Online
- City, school races under way
"I have been approached by many Palmer citizens since I announced my candidacy and they communicated to me that they would like to see the dissention in Palmer subside."
Dozens of city council and school board candidates across the county are making their pitches before the May 10 election. via The Ellis County Press Online
