PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Ferris , Texas amendments to zoning ordinances May 23, 2019

To be published in one issue of The Ellis County Press on May 23, 2019.  CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO.

Major crash on FM 660

FERRIS – On Sunday, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a one vehicle crash on FM 660. Preliminary investigation showed a black 1997 Lexus passenger vehicle was traveling south on FM 660.

Texas one of fattest states

QuoteWizard analysts ranked the fittest and fattest states by comparing CDC obesity data along with Body Mass Index data from our proprietary health users to determine an aggregate ranking of overall obesity figures. It found Texas was the third fattest state in the country.

Changing of the Guard

FERRIS – In a special-called meeting on Monday, May 13, the council canvassed the votes from the May 4 election and the new council members took their respective seats on the podium.

FERRIS FIRE CHIEF QUITS

FERRIS – In just one more example of the City of Ferris coverups, city officials would not respond to questions regarding the resignation of Ferris Fire Chief David Petricca.

Ovilla City Council names Griffin Mayor Pro Tem for another term

OVILLA – The Ovilla City Council named Place 3 David Griffin as Mayor Pro Tem for another term at Monday night’s city council meeting. Both Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier and Place 2 councilmember Dean Oberg were sworn in after the election earlier this month in which neither had opponents.

ROGERS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER: ‘It’s for the birds’

HUTCHINS – Recently I visited the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center just South East of Ellis County in Hutchins. The non-profit 501 c (3) rescue organization is dedicated to the rehabilitation of orphaned, sick and injured wild birds.

OPINION/GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Republican US Reps: Secure the U.S. Mexico border NOW

The U.S.-Mexico border is a humanitarian and national security disaster. It is a problem of epic proportions that must be solved. Here is what we five Republican U.S. House members saw on the Arizona-Mexico border last week.

Why China left Trump with little choice but to slap on the 25 percent tariffs on $200 billion of goods

Just when it appeared that a new trade agreement with China was being finalized last week, Beijing abruptly attempted to change all the terms of the deal and walk back prior concessions that had been made to head off President Donald Trump’s threat to increase tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent...

HOW TO CREATE FRESH SPRING FLAVORS

FAMILY FEATURES – When it comes to healthy eating, looking for nutrient-rich foods to include in your diet is one of the more important goals. However, when warmer weather is in full swing, it may be tricky to incorporate nourishing foods that are versatile enough for grilling season.