Ferris Texas

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Cool Hand Luke strikes again

STEVEN RAY BOWEN
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:27
The gospel sure comes in many, many forms.We’ve traveled together for so long here; and you are well aware that our 50-year high-school reunion at Georgia’s LaGrange High School has had a great impact.

OUT TO PASTOR: And then, an angel floated by

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:25
I’ve had a few weeks in my life that came unexpectedly and challenged my determination.Last week was one of those weeks.We had a serious “Bug Squatting” situation in our home.
Dismissal of Wilmer City Administrator Rona Stringfellow failed after the item was placed on the agenda by Wilmer City Council Mayor Pro Tem Laura Jacobs and Councilmember Phyllis Slough.

Dismissal of Wilmer City Administrator Rona Stringfellow failed after the item was placed on the agenda by Wilmer City Council Mayor Pro Tem Laura Jacobs and Councilmember Phyllis Slough.

Effort to oust Wilmer City Admin Fails

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:20
WILMER – Senator Royce West, State Representative Carl Sherman, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and other Dallas movers and shakers attended the Wilmer City Council meeting last week when an agenda item to discuss city financials “delivered to the City Council on Dec. 7, 2023” was added...

Ellis County Commissioners name McKenna temporary JP for Precinct 4

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:20
ELLIS COUNTY – There were four candidates to replace the open seat vacated by Louis Ponder last month for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace.County Commissioner Ponder, pct.3, accepted the appointment of County Commissioner in Ellis County on March 5 to replace Paul Perry in the Place 3...

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY SET FOR APRIL 27

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:18
Ellis County – Local law enforcement, Reach Council, and the DEA will partner to host the semi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27.Officers will collect unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications at the following locations: FerrisTown Gazebo(100 Town...
Jeraldo Henry, Jr.

Jeraldo Henry, Jr.

Red Oak resident receives NWBA All-American academic award

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:06
Texas Online Preparatory School Junior Jeraldo Henry, Jr. is one of only 11 students nationwide to receive an award from the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior Division.He was honored with the NWBA’s Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic team award at a ceremony in Richmond,...