Ferris FFA Show and Shine a success

The first Annual Ferris FFA Show and Shine Car Show was a success! 28 exhibitors registered to enjoy the beautiful weather and show off an amazing field of automotive art. Taylor Oster, Ferris ISD Student & Family Services Coordinator commented “Thanks to all who joined us today!

FERRIS: Confidential city projects posted on Facebook

FERRIS – In what some observer’s reaction to Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey posting pending projects on Facebook, “it was an attempt to keep his seat on the council.

IMPACT COMMUNITIES: Law enforcement collect 1,117 lbs. of unused/expired medications

Ellis County citizens participated in the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27.

How well Biden (or any Democrat) might do against Trump won’t be determined by polls

Pollsters love to do general election matchup polls early in the process to figure out which candidates would fare the best against a sitting incumbent president like Donald Trump. The idea is to give primary voters of one party or another an idea of which candidate is the most “electable.

Unemployment claims lowest since 1969

The U.S. Labor Department reports that for the third week in a row, unemployment claims have hit low levels not seen since September of 1969 and that the less volatile four-week moving average has reached lows last achieved in November of 1969.

Sri Lanka – We can’t rest

Eight hundred people were either killed or injured by a terrorist group two weekends ago in Sri Lanka. A holy weekend and place of worship became a grisly, heinous massive murder scene. What must America do in lieu of another massive world attack? We can’t stop. We can’t rest.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The stunning confession of an atheist

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” As we heard again the world’s greatest story after the world’s celebration of Easter Sunday, we fully expected those men and women who make their way to the tomb on that Easter morning to believe in Jesus with all their hearts.

OUT TO PASTOR: Lazy does have its advantages

As a young boy, my father tried drilling into my brain that laziness was not acceptable in his house. If I wanted to be lazy, I had to go outside. He provided a wonderful role model for me because if my father was anything, he was not lazy. He tried to encourage me not to be lazy.

OBITUARY: Lois Sharp

Lois Sharp 81, of Malakoff passed away on April 25, 2019 in Eustace, Texas. Lois was a resident of Malakoff for 15 years and a member of Hilltop Worship Center in Malakoff. She was a “Mom” to everyone.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: May 2, 2019

Monday: Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement. Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking. Friday: Free Style – we will be enjoying board games, coloring and other fun things.