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OBITUARY: CORA LEE JONES

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Fri, 09/30/2022 - 13:33
Cora Lee Jones of Ferris, TX passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2022 at the age of 69.Cora was born on Jan. 27,1953 in Bardwell, Texas to Tommy D. Edwards and Helen Jones.Cora graduated from Ennis High School in 1971.During this time, she found the love of her life, Wayne Jones.
Jerry and Bennie Lane Wright.

Jerry and Bennie Lane Wright.

Jerry and Bennie Lane Wright 60th wedding anniversary

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Fri, 09/30/2022 - 11:35
Jerry and Bennie Lane Wright are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.They were married on Oct. 5, 1962, and are blessed with three sons; Victor, Vincent and Rocky and a host of grand and great grandchildren.

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #14

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:09
The fundamental act of our Founding, (the Declaration of Independence), recognizes the Creator God as the Source of Rights.It acknowledges that the purpose of civil government is simply to “secure” the Rights God gave us.
OurCalling, the parent company of OurCommunity, is a non-denominational Christian-based organization planning to build east of Ferris on a 280-acre site at 231 Wickliffe Road.

OurCalling, the parent company of OurCommunity, is a non-denominational Christian-based organization planning to build east of Ferris on a 280-acre site at 231 Wickliffe Road.

OURCALLING: Planned development will NOT be homeless community

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:07
ELLIS COUNTY – Many people have been asking questions and raising concerns about the possibility of a homeless development being built east of Ferris.That is not the case with this proposed development.

Waxahachie asst. police chief takes the helm as Chief Goolsby retires

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:07
WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Assistant Police Chief Joe Wiser has taken the helm as the city’s new police chief since former Police Chief Wade Goolsby retired last week.The Waxahachie City Council recently named Wiser as the new police chief as of Oct. 1.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams presented his “Access for All: Bringing Public Health to Homes for Free” approach at an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams presented his “Access for All: Bringing Public Health to Homes for Free” approach at an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

Ferris city manager shines at recent municipal conference

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:02
FERRIS – 400 leaders from municipal governments near and far attended an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

RED OAK NIGHT AGAINST CRIME

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:01
RED OAK – The City of Red Oak Police Department will be hosting its Red Oak Night Against Crime this year on Oct. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.