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“Pretty Girls Review” with Amber Hall and Rita Cook in front of green screen.

“Pretty Girls Review” with Amber Hall and Rita Cook in front of green screen.

ECP-TV takes Ellis County news to the next level

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Okay, so maybe I am a little biased. After all, the idea for ECP-TV began in a little office as a dream. Then we moved into a bigger office to have bigger dreams. The Ellis County Press owner (and also, the producer of these shows) Charles D. Hatfield Jr.
ROISD elementary schools and Little Hawks Learning Center raised over $2,200, which was donated to Walnut Hill Elementary.

ROISD elementary schools and Little Hawks Learning Center raised over $2,200, which was donated to Walnut Hill Elementary.

HAWKS RAISE $9,700 AND 2 VANS FULL OF SUPPLIES

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – Our Hawks are amazing! Red Oak ISD students and staff donated over $9,700 and two SUV’s full of school supplies to two Dallas ISD campuses following the recent tornados.

Action film shot in Red Oak, but the rest is a mystery

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – I am a reporter/writer who lived in Los Angeles and worked as an indie producer of feature films for 10 years. So, when I saw the letter in my mailbox about a film shooting at the park next to my house where I run well, I made some calls.
Waxahachie Little Pantry – HILCO Board Director Jan Smith, HILCO Board Director Joe Tedesco, Sonny Sides, Kay Sides and HILCO Board Director George Thiess.

Waxahachie Little Pantry – HILCO Board Director Jan Smith, HILCO Board Director Joe Tedesco, Sonny Sides, Kay Sides and HILCO Board Director George Thiess.

HILCO’s Operation Round Up® program distributes $11,073 in local grants

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
ITASCA – At their Oct. 15 meeting, HILCO Electric’s Trust Board voted to disburse $11,073.00 to six organizations in the HILCO service area. These funds were donated during the third quarter of 2019. Grant checks were presented on Oct. 31 at Itasca HILCO office.

No longer I

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
PART I “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

OUT TO PASTOR: What’s in a name, anyway?

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
I cannot express how ecstatic I was when someone gave me a coupon for a free donut. All I had to do was fill out a little survey online and they would send me a code that would guarantee me a free donut.
With a big lane to run through, Zach Sanders (9) took this carry to the house.

With a big lane to run through, Zach Sanders (9) took this carry to the house.

Hawks beat Everman 55-24, advance to area round

Ellis123
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:58
RED OAK – It’s been seven years since the Red Oak Hawks have won a playoff game, but on Friday November 15, the Hawks pounded the visiting Everman Bulldogs in the Bi-district round of the State 5A-Div. II playoffs with a 55-24 win.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (November 21, 2019)

Ellis123
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:50
The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Food for Fines is back! Up until Dec. 20, 2019, you may clear your account with non-perishable food donations. Here’s how it works; every dollar you have for past due fines you can gift one can or package of food.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: November 21, 2019

Ellis123
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:48
LUNCH MENU WEEK OF NOV. 25 – 29 Monday, Nov. 25: Loaded baked potatoes, hot wings and salad. Wednesday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving dinner – chicken and dressing, cover dishes. Friday, Nov. 29: Closed.   See YOU at the Center!