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Maypearl author publishes children’s book

News Staff
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
“Molly in Search of Bacon,” a new book by Letitia M. Pipes, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. When Letitia Pipes’ friend’s daughter asked for a bedtime story about a giraffe, bacon, and the desert, “Molly in Search of Bacon” was born!

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (November 14, 2019)

News Staff
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
We had an excellent turnout for the adult craft class last Saturday. The candy canes and wreaths looked fantastic. We have some very talented people in our community! Thank you to everyone who participated and to Aurora Ramirez for doing a great job in demonstrating several crafting techniques.

Veterans to be honored throughout the county

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
ELLIS COUNTY – Veterans throughout Ellis County will be honored with several ceremonies honoring their sacrifices. Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday, which is observed every year on Nov. 11, to honor military veterans – those who served – and are serving in the U.S.

New city manager presents new positions for growth

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – New Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams took the reins at his first official council meeting, and presented six new employment positions to the city council at Monday night’s council meeting.
The Hawk defense had another impressive game, holding Spruce to -10 yards rushing. Just before halftime, the Hawks defense make another 3rd down stop for a loss.

The Hawk defense had another impressive game, holding Spruce to -10 yards rushing. Just before halftime, the Hawks defense make another 3rd down stop for a loss.

Red Oak defense scores 21, holds Spruce to -10 yards rushing

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Junior quarterback Joshua Ervin passed for 177 yards and two touchdowns as Red Oak rolled to a lopsided 63-6 win over Spruce at Dragon Stadium. Sophomore Elijah Shaw intercepted two Spruce passes and returned both for touchdowns in the first half. Red Oak (8-1, 6-0 in 6-5A Div.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Building a case for faith

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.” The amazing light of Lee Strobel – the one-time atheist turned believer – will long serve as a testimony to the power of faith.

OUT TO PASTOR: If every dog has its day, I... should be barking

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Lately, I have been getting behind in my work schedule. Just when I think I am caught up, I discover something I had forgotten about. I am pretty close to being a master at the “O, I simply forgot about that” excuse. Getting away with it among most people is fine.

Trump reaches 157 judges appointed, thanks to GOP Senate

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
With the support of Senate Republicans, President Trump has appointed 157 judges to the federal bench in less than three years. This means that Trump has filled 18 percent of the 870 Article III judgeships in the country. (Article III judges are the ones defined in Article III of the U.S.