City of Ferris Texas

Ferris responds to measles concerns

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:20
Ferris – As measles’ cases reemerge across Texas, residents in the City of Ferris have reached out with questions. City officials are reassuring the public: Ferris is prepared.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

CITY OF FERRIS COMMISSIONS MURAL FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX BUILDING

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:28
FERRIS – Mike McKeogh, a Wenatchee Washington-based artist often working on editorial and advertising projects as well as large scale art installations across the US, recently finished a 30’ wide x 12’ tall mural located on the south wall of the Ferris Municipal Government Complex Building facing...
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Ellis County Sheriff’s Dept. breaks up Ferris cockfighting ring

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:34
INDIA – Ellis County Sheriff’s Department broke up a major cockfighting ring in the 700 block of E. India in Ellis County near the City of Ferris.According to the Sheriff’s Department, there were 16 citations made at the location with no arrests and no towed vehicles from the location.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 27, 2025)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
Wed, 03/26/2025 - 13:00
This year’s Spring Break at the Ferris Public Library was a tremendous success!We had a wonderful turnout, with many new patrons joining our library family.Throughout the week, we offered two programs for adults and four programs for children.
Photo courtesy City of Ferris

Photo courtesy City of Ferris

Ferris featured in upcoming episode of ‘Advancements’ with Ted Danson

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 01/29/2025 - 16:16
JUPITER, FL – An upcoming episode of “Advancements” with Ted Danson will focus on how technology and innovation are being used to transform and empower local government and public administration.This segment will explore some of the challenges facing local government and public administration...