Ferris Texas

“Rising to Serve” by Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

“Rising to Serve” by Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ferris City Manager publishes first book

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:47
FERRIS – He is a man of many hats.In Ferris, he is responsible for helming the city’s tremendous growth and success, and in his free time, which is rarely free, Brooks Williams recently wrote and had published his first book, “Rising to Serve: Reimagining Public Administration for a New...
Hutchins Police Chief Steve Perry said the money will go toward enhancing the Hutchins Police Department’s 911 call center technology to improve call processing time, enhance data exchange and add to the PD’s multimedia capabilities.

Hutchins Police Chief Steve Perry said the money will go toward enhancing the Hutchins Police Department’s 911 call center technology to improve call processing time, enhance data exchange and add to the PD’s multimedia capabilities.

Hutchins PD receives Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade grant

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:44
HUTCHINS – The Hutchins Police Department recently received the good news it will receive $699,123.23 thanks to the recently passed 3rd Special Sesson Texas Senate Bill 8.The Bill appropriates $150 million Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund monies to the Next Gen 9-1-1 fund.

Ferris Tae Kwon Do demonstration at 2024 Ferris Brick Festival

Ellis123
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:41
Ferris Tae Kwon Do instructor Sammy Hale had his students, ages 6 to 69, demonstrate their skills at this years’  Ferris Brick Festival on Saturday.Tae Kwon Do is a military style martial arts form teaching students in curiosity, integrity, self control, indomitable spirit and humility.Training is...

Commissioners vote to close out COVID-19 Public Assistance grant

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:38
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Commissioners approved unanimously to sign off on the approval to close out the Texas COVID-19 Public Assistance for Ellis County grant.Emergency Management Coordinator Michaela Sandefer spoke on this item and told commissioners the grant began in 2021 with an eligible...
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

SUNFLOWER BOUTIQUE IN FERRIS HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING

Ellis123
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:29
FERRIS – The Sunflower Boutique, located at 217 W. 6th St. in Ferris, held a ribbon cutting on May 11.Owners Rhonda Land and Skyler Green welcomed visitors.

ROISD Board approves raises for the 2024-2025 school year

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:24
RED OAK – At a time when many area districts are closing schools, reducing staff, or not giving raises, Red Oak ISD continues to prioritize people by providing staff with increased pay for next year.On May 13, the School Board approved staff raises for the 2024-2025 school year.

Original Art Annual Sale set for May 25

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:23
WAXAHACHIE – Original artwork by artists as far away as the Netherlands and as close as Ellis County will be for sale to the public May 25 at The Hamilton at Garden Valley in Waxahachie.

Midlothian ISD receives $150,000 grant from Google Funding

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:23
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Independent School District announced Google, which operates a data center in Midlothian, provided the school district with a $150,000 grant for the next academic year.Funds will bolster three of Midlothian ISD’s flourishing programs – esports, Future Farmers Association,...