City of Ferris Texas

Logo courtesy Federal Aviation Administration

Logo courtesy Federal Aviation Administration

2 pilots escape injury after small plane loses power over Ferris

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Wed, 07/29/2026 - 14:28
  FERRIS – Two licensed pilots escaped injury Saturday after the small airplane they were flying experienced engine problems shortly after takeoff and came to rest along the side of the WM landfill in Ferris.
Photo courtesy Freepik

Photo courtesy Freepik

Dallas man arrested after high-speed vehicle foot pursuit

Ellis123
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 16:35
  FERRIS – Ladarion Jimal Blair, 18, of Dallas was booked into the Ellis County Jail and faces four separate criminal charges: • Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle • Disorderly conduct – discharge of a firearm • Unlawful carrying of a weapon • Fleeing from a police officer Ferris Police, in...
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© The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 23, 2026)

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 15:55
  Looking for a cool place to beat the Texas heat? Stop by the Ferris Public Library to browse the shelves, use the public computers, access free Wi-Fi, or simply enjoy a quiet place to read.
Seven inches of concrete will be poured over the next several weeks on Wolf Springs Road ending at the city limits. The orange area on the map indicates where the city’s projects ends. Graphic courtesy Google Maps.

Seven inches of concrete will be poured over the next several weeks on Wolf Springs Road ending at the city limits. The orange area on the map indicates where the city’s projects ends. Graphic courtesy Google Maps.

Ferris begins Phase I street and drainage improvements

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Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:06
  FERRIS – The City of Ferris will begin construction next week on Phase I of its voter-approved street and drainage improvement program, marking the first major step in delivering long-term road and drainage improvements across the community.
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© The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 2, 2026)

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Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:23
  Join us on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. for Window to the Wild, an engaging presentation that brings visitors up close with fascinating wildlife while teaching about animal habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts.
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© The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 11, 2026)

Ellis123
Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:56
  Something exciting is just around the corner at the Ferris Public Library – our Summer Reading Program is almost here! Get ready for a summer filled with books, programs, prizes, activities, and fun for all ages.
Treshawn Moore

Treshawn Moore

7-year-old Ferris boy dies after being shot by his 3-year-old brother

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Wed, 05/27/2026 - 13:20
  FERRIS – Seven-year-old Treshawn Moore died after being accidentally shot by his three-year-old brother. Police indicated the shooting unfolded after the toddler picked up an unsecured firearm. Two family members drove the boy to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.