DOGS ROAM THE STREETS

FERRIS – When you see dogs running aimlessly around the city streets with no owner protection, you wonder why? When you see children getting attacked by dogs whose owners do not seem to care where their pets are, you know there is an animal control problem in that city.

Ferris City Manager Bill Jordan publicly censured by ICMA

FERRIS – The City of Ferris received notification early last week that the Executive Board of the International City Manager’s Association (ICMA) voted Feb. 9 to publicly censure City Manager Bill Jordan for violations of its code of ethics based upon the findings substantiated in The Bowman Report.

RED CROSS NEEDS TYPE O BLOOD

DALLAS – The American Red Cross has a severe shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors – as well as eligible blood donors of all blood types – to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted this winter.

TxDot meeting set to discuss FM 664

WAXAHACHIE – While it is not certain the timeframe on such a project, TxDot is gearing up to inform residents in Ellis County about the possibility of work to be done on 7.8 miles of road. The idea to widen the 7.

Bill would allow baccalaureate degree

AUSTIN – State Representative John Wray filed legislation that would remove an unnecessary restriction preventing community colleges from offering a baccalaureate degree.