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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court recently approved a series of amendments to its Outdoor Business Order. The order was last updated in 2006....

KDFW FOX 4 first reported in May when the city of Ferris made its announcement. Now that the healthcare service has started, we wanted to see how it’s working. Residents were surprised to find out where the funding was coming from. Photo courtesy KDFW FOX 4 News.

Ferris ‘Access for All’ not government expansion

FERRIS – The City of Ferris rolled out its “Access for All” healthcare solution early last week. “Access for All” was introduced back in the summer by Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams....

There are angels in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHE – There are angels in Waxahachie. If you don’t believe it, just ask the Waxahachie Police Department. The PD’s Angel Tree with 35 angels have all been adopted from the tree for the holiday season....

Family of Ennis man file wrongful death lawsuit after Kratom overdose

Ellis County – The family of a 29-year-old Ennis man, Dustin Hernandez, who died after drinking kratom tea, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Ellis County Court (Case 109825)....

Ferris City Manager Williams named to NCTCOG Public Works Council

FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams was recently named to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Public Works Council....

Ferris Police save man from suicide attempt

FERRIS – The Ferris Police Department responded to a welfare concern Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m. and thwarted a potential suicide incident....

News

County increases aesthetic standards

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court recently approved a series of amendments to its Outdoor Business Order.

The order was last updated in 2006.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Ferris ‘Access for All’ not government expansion

FERRIS – The City of Ferris rolled out its “Access for All” healthcare solution early last week.

By STAFF REPORT

There are angels in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHE – There are angels in Waxahachie. If you don’t believe it, just ask the Waxahachie Police Department.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Sports

NOVEMBER 3: Midlothian 56, Red Oak 28

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian topped 4-5A Division I mate Red Oak to claim a district title and finish its regular season undefeated for the first time since 1984.

NOVEMBER 3: Midlothian Heritage 35, Everman 34

EVERMAN – With the District 5-5A Division II title on the line, Midlothian Heritage’s defense made the play of the game by stuffing Everman’s Kayden Brooks’ 2-point conversion run to give Heritage

NOVEMBER 3: Waxahachie 49, Skyline 21

Waxahachie (8-2, 5-2 District 11-6A) put on a defensive clinic in the first half with four interceptions, including a 65-yard pick-six by cornerback Keith Abney, as it routed Skyline (0-10, 0-7).