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Cub Scouts Pack 206 and Boy Scouts Troop 206 of Ferris collected 462 items for the North Ellis County Outreach in Ferris as part of the National Scouting for Food campaign which is done every February across the nation. Thank you to all those who donated to this worthy cause.

Cub Scouts Pack 206 and Boy Scouts Troop 206 of Ferris collected 462 items for the North Ellis County Outreach in Ferris as part of the National Scouting for Food campaign which is done every February across the nation. Thank you to all those who donated to this worthy cause.

Ferris Scouts take part in National Scouting for Food campaign

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00

GH Mayoral Runoff Feb. 23

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
GLENN HEIGHTS – Voters will take to the polls in Glenn Heights Feb. 23 for the runoff mayoral race after a special election late last month left former city councilmember Harry Garrett and newcomer Sheena Morgan vying for the coveted seat. With five candidates originally, Garrett came away with 46.

7-YEAR-OLD MAULED BY PIT BULL

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – A stray pit bull attacked a seven-year-old playing in his front yard Sunday in the 600 block of Pecan Street, according to police reports. Witnesses said three dogs were roaming Pecan Street when the attack occurred.
Franklin County (Ark.) sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Chancey tries to control his new and excited K9 Pit Bull, Pepper, as they’re introduced during Friday’s graduation from Midlothian-based Sector K9, a police canine training group, at Ferris ISD auditorium. Photo courtesy Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News

Franklin County (Ark.) sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Chancey tries to control his new and excited K9 Pit Bull, Pepper, as they’re introduced during Friday’s graduation from Midlothian-based Sector K9, a police canine training group, at Ferris ISD auditorium. Photo courtesy Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News

Rescued Pit Bulls showcased at Ferris graduation ceremony

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Spectators gathered in the Ferris Independent School District board meeting room to see the latest graduates of the Animal Farm Foundation’s police dog program Friday.

Water outage stuns residents

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Residents on the east side of Interstate 45 woke up without water last Wednesday. Seems the city was fixing water leaks, but failed to tell anyone their water would be shut-off.

OUT TO PASTOR: I miss my good friend, Tom Foolery

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
This past week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were having a conversation. Of course, it was more like a monologue, but you know how that works. We were thinking back over the years of our life together and reminding ourselves of some of the great and wonderful times we have had.

OBITUARY: Eugene Jistel, Jr.

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
Eugene Jistel, Jr. passed away to his heavenly home on Feb. 12, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born Dec. 6, 1962, to Eugene and Annie Mae Jistel Sr. in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Jistel Sr.; His brother, James Jistel. Jr. was a very kind and loving.

The creative power of prayer (part 10)

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Happy George Washington’s birthday

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Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
As this column is being written, Monday, Feb. 18 is President’s Day. Actually, there is no “President’s Day” holiday. According to the official list of federal holidays it is recognized as “George Washington’s Birthday.” Somehow Abraham Lincoln got tossed into the mix since his birthday is Feb. 12.