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St. Patrick’s Reuben Sandwich

Celebrate your inner ‘bit of blarney’ with these St. Patrick’s Day recipes

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:56

ST. PATRICK’S REUBEN SANDWICHIn honor of the day when everyone is Irish, welcome family and friends to a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch with this classic Irish Reuben Sandwich recipe. The recipe makes 2 servings.

Ferris City Manager talks politics on Lone Star Politics this past weekend

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:44

FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams appeared on NBC 5’s Lone Star Politics this past weekend talking about not only local, but several state-wide topics.First up, the city’s coverage for everyone with Ferris offering free healthcare to everyone living there.

Additional charges filed against mother who killed children in Italy, Texas

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:35

ITALY – Additional charges were filed late last week in the murder investigation against the mother who stabbed her children in Italy, Texas.Shamaiya Deyonshana Hall was charged with two first degree felony charges of aggravated assault/deadly weapon/family violence on March 8.

Abe Abrahamson, Congressman Jake Ellzey, and Brett Reistand receive awards from the leadership of State Funeral for World War II Veterans and their National Chair, Lee William “Bill” McNutt.

Ellzey receives Patton Award

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:27

DALLAS – Congressman Jake Ellzey has received the national General George S. Patton Award, according to an announcement by the State Funeral for War Veterans organization.

Ellis County Judge Todd Little

Little wants Texas Legislature to stop MUDs

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:15

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Judge Todd Little recently made a request to the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs last month.

State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10, Ellis County

HARRISON SAYS REMOVE PROPERTY TAX, BUT WHAT IS REPLACEMENT REVENUE?

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:13

ELLIS COUNTY – In a move that some residents of Ellis County said was simply grandstanding, State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10-Ellis County proposed a constitutional amendment to get rid of property taxes in Texas within five years.

Don’t forget to “spring forward” this weekend

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Wed, 03/08/2023 - 14:02

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 2 a.m.On Saturday night, set your clocks forward one hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.”

Shamaiya Deyonshana Hall

Italy residents come together after 3 murders last week

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Wed, 03/08/2023 - 13:56

ITALY – The people of Italy, Texas came together this week after the horrific stabbing of five children, which left three dead and two in critical condition.

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Ferris school bus collides with SUV

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Wed, 03/08/2023 - 13:53

Preliminary investigation indicates on Monday at approximately 4:16 p.m., a Ferris ISD school bus was traveling east on FM660 when a Jeep Grand Cherokee, traveling south on Newton Road, failed to yield right of way by attempting to turn left onto FM660.

Wilmer mayor, councilmember receive TMLI designation

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Wed, 03/08/2023 - 13:50

WILMER – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta and City Councilmember Pamela Wash were recently awarded the Certified Municipal Official designation by the Texas Municipal League Institute in recognition of their commitment to continuing education.