Ferris Texas

Tiffany Pace, Ferris High School graduate and new captain of Texas A&M Commerce University’s Lion Dance Team.

Resilience and belief in one’s self goes a long way

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 14:12

FERRIS – Ferris High School graduate Tiffany Pace is making not only her mother who passed away in 2018 proud, but the residents in Ferris and Ellis County as well.Pace said she is motivated “every single day,” to make her mother proud.“I work so incredibly hard to make her proud,” she said.

Ellis County unofficial May 3 election results

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 14:10

*Incumbent (I) ELLIS COUNTY Emergency Service District Proposition A For: 356 (51.59%)Against: 334 (48.41%) ALMAProposition AFor: 23 (95.83%)Against: 1 (4.17%) MILFORD (Includes Ellis and Hill County results) Proposition A $11.5 million with a tax increase of .38 per $100 valuation to build a new...

Student construction team members Hunter Allen, Paul Armendariz, Mark Birmingham, Finel Brown, Dwayne Green, Evan Hernandez, Kyle Williams, Bennie Wilson and Aceson Womack with ROISD Board members Donna Knight, Johnny Knight, and Melanie Petersen.

ROISD’s CTE dedicates gazebo built by students

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 14:00

RED OAK – Red Oak High School Construction Tech students and teacher Doug Wuerch have been busy this spring building and installing a gazebo on the back porch of the ESC. A dedication was held for the structure on May 3.

Photo by MIchael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

FERRIS WELCOMES MICON TAX SERVICES

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:56

The Ferris Chamber of Commerce and Ferris businesses welcomed MICON Tax Services, 101 S. Main Street to town, on Friday May 3.Owners Mike and Constance Longo commented, “We are excited to be a part of Ferris and are looking forward to working with everyone.”Along with providing individuals and...

Midlothian Police quickly catch vandalism suspects

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:56

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department was able to identify at least four individuals responsible for vandalism at Midlothian Community Park last week within an hour of a Facebook post regarding the offense.On April 29, police identified the suspects who entered the park’s restrooms by their...

SPEAKING TRUTH: When the laws of God and man clash

CLINT DECKER

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:45

President Abraham Lincoln once said, referring to America in the face of civil war, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”And Aesop, a great thinker and story teller of history, wrote something similar, “United we stand, divided we fall.”America is facing tremendous division, and the future...

OUT TO PASTOR: Dancing in my pajamas

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:43

After 2½ weeks of being sick and in bed, I have come to appreciate what some people go through when they have a severe illness.My sickness wasn’t that devastating.It just sucked the energy out of me and caused me a lot of coughing and sneezing.I barely had enough energy to get out of bed, walk to...

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Thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Ellis123

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:03

FAMILY FEATURES – To show your mom just how much she means to you, choose a Mother’s Day gift that reflects her interests and passions.As you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider these thoughtful ideas that will touch her heart.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 9, 2024)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:00

Spring is a time of renewal, a season that promises growth and life, and many agree that there’s no better way to experience this than by getting your hands dirty in the garden.Take time to observe the changes happening in the garden, listen to the sounds of birds chirping and bees buzzing, and...

DPS announces Featured Fugitive for May, 2024

Ellis123

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:57

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Marcos Christopher Alonzo is this month’s Featured Fugitive.The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during May 2024 if the tip is received this month.Marcos Christopher Alonzo, 46, of Hutchins, has been wanted since February...