Council continues ‘vendetta’ against local paper

FERRIS – Despite the fact The Ellis County Press is three times less expensive – and has a larger circulation of Ferris residents – several councilmen once again refused to name the ECP as Ferris’ newspaper of record.

City manager claims errors in reporting

FERRIS – During a meeting with Ferris Mayor Jim Swafford, City Manager Bill Jordan and The Ellis County Press Publisher Charles D. Hatfield, Jr., last Friday, several issues were discussed.

Ferris gated alley concerns residents

FERRIS – If the gate is closed does that mean you can’t go inside? That is what some residents are wondering right now about a new set of gates closing off the alley on 6th Street and right in the middle of downtown Ferris.

THE HEADLINES FROM FERRIS’ WILD RIDE IN 2018

March 1, 2018 FERRIS SEEKING APPROVAL OF $12-MILLION BOND FOR NEW FERRIS MUNICIPAL CENTER City Manager Bill Jordan assures all Ferris residents over the age of 65 their home property taxes would not increase due to the upcoming proposed bond election.

City Manager explains a half-million dollar budget shortfall

FERRIS – Cities must have a budget in order to keep the lights on literally and figuratively.    Most cities function on the assumption the budget will get adjusted during the fiscal year.

Bowman Group Report obtained thru Open Records

FERRIS – At a cost of $57.60, The Ellis County Press last week obtained a copy of the controversial Bowman Group Report.

Outside investigation proves 6 of 11 sexual harassment complaints against Ferris city manager

FERRIS – Tuesday night, May 8, Dr. Theron Bowman of the Bowman Group presented his long-awaited findings concerning the sexual harassment investigation of City Manager Bill Jordan to the Ferris city council in Executive Session.   Sources revealed Dr.