Ferris Texas

Police arrest homicide suspect without incident

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:30
WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police arrested a homicide suspect over the weekend after responding to shots fired calls early Saturday morning, Aug. 17.A number of callers reported they heard gunfire in the area of East Criddle Street.Callers also reported they heard tires screeching.Later that morning,...
Graphic courtesy City of Ferris

Graphic courtesy City of Ferris

Developers push forward with Ferris project

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:29
FERRIS – Newleaf Village, a planned development located between Ferris Road and FM 664, was approved Tuesday by the Ferris Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.The project is two lots (15.63 acres) that will be developed by VIMO Casa, LLC.Currently the property is owned by Covenant...
Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus held its Summer 2024 Commencement on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus held its Summer 2024 Commencement on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

TSTC’s North Texas campus celebrates new graduates

DANIEL PERRY / TSTC Communications
Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:24
RED OAK – More than 20 graduates from Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus received associate degrees or certificates of completion at TSTC’s Summer 2024 Commencement held Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.“It is a relatively small group, but they have worked hard and...

Hutchins calls for $28-million Bond Election

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:17
HUTCHINS – The City of Hutchins will hold a bond election Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the purpose of building a recreation center and library for the city.The total proposition on the ballot will be in the amount of $28-million, includes $24-million,to build the recreation center and library building and...

3 locals now sit on the Appraisal District Board

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 08/21/2024 - 12:15
ELLIS COUNTY – Residents in Ellis County have often said there should be residents of the county sitting on the appraisal board and not just those put onto the board without a public vote.The 88th Texas Legislature did pass new legislation for counties with a population of 75,000 or more, which...