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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 26, 2019)

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Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:24
The Ferris Public Library will be hosting a Free Adult Fall Craft Class on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will be supplying all the materials needed for the home décor project to the first ten people that arrive on time.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 26, 2019

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Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:22
LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 30 – OCT. 4 Monday, Sept. 30: Salisbury steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and dessert. Wednesday, Oct. 2: Tuna casserole, corn, salad and dessert. Friday, Oct. 4: Chicken and dumplings, english peas, salad and dessert.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 17 – 22

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Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:20
Scheppe, Michael, 45, DWI. McCoy, James, 56, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Tuttle, Shawn, 48, theft prop >=$750<$2,500. Brooks, Cecil, 66, injury child/elderly/disable w/intent Felony. Kiser, Devin, 26, fail to comply with requirement.

RED OAK ARRESTS: September 16 – 22

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Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:18
Saladino, Chadwick, 36, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g. Murray, James, 38, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Ross, Prentiss, 26, criminal trespass. Griffin, Albert, 27, fail to identify fugitive intent give false info, display expired registration, speeding.
Yellow 8'x4' signs were seen over the weekend in Ferris on trailers and in parking lots supporting Public Safety Director Eddie Salazar. There had been rumors he was going to be terminated at Monday night’s council meeting.

Yellow 8'x4' signs were seen over the weekend in Ferris on trailers and in parking lots supporting Public Safety Director Eddie Salazar. There had been rumors he was going to be terminated at Monday night’s council meeting.

Agenda item postponed pending legal ruling from Texas Municipal League

News Staff
Thu, 09/19/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – In standing-room only, Ferris residents packed the council chambers Monday to show their support for Public Safety Director Eddie Salazar. Supporters carried yellow signs with the word YES printed to let the council know they wanted to keep Salazar.
Franklin is standing far left and was selected All American for his play.

Franklin is standing far left and was selected All American for his play.

Ex Ferris athlete leads senior softball team (70+) to World Championship

News Staff
Thu, 09/19/2019 - 00:00
Ferris graduate (1963) Gary Franklin, a former Ferris High School standout athlete, helped lead his local senior softball (70+) team to a World Championship last week in Dalton, Georgia. Franklin excelled in football and track & field for the Yellowjackets.