Ferris Texas

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES PATRICK GILLILAND

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Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:43

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE IDEAL SELF STORAGE LOCATED AT 2312 N. PRESTON ST., ENNIS, TX

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Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:41

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, and Thursday, March 2, 2023. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, Ideal Self Storage located at 2312 N. Preston St., Ennis, TX 75119 is having an online auction.

WISD seeking $595-million bond

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:28

WAXAHACHIE – A $595-million bond package is expected to be voted on this week by the Waxahachie ISD school board to be placed on the May ballot..

(L-R): Coach Pat Moriarty, Seth Pierce, Hayden Hansche, Paige Greenburg, Nicole Alsup, Wyatt Field, Katie Tharp, Faith Ford and Luke Griffin

ECU Powerlifting Team prepares for Texas Winter Games in Austin

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:18

FORT WORTH – After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ellis County United Special Olympics Powerlifting Team was back in action at the North Texas Region Powerlifting meet held at Dissent Athletics in Fort Worth Feb. 4.

Jessica Cain

Jessica Cain winner of 2023 Award

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:14

FERRIS – Jessica Cain, a graduate of Ferris High School, won the 2023 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award two weeks ago.She grew up in Ferris and became a substitute teacher in Ferris, moving into a paraprofessional position.

New Wilmer traffic signal light activated at Interstate 45 and Belt Line Road

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:08

WILMER – On Jan. 26, the Texas Department of Transportation activated the new traffic signal at the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and Beltline Road.Initially, on Jan. 23, the traffic signal started functioning as a flashing red light at the intersections.

COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED MARCH 2

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:02

Ellis County offices will be closed on Thursday, March 2 in observance of Texas Independence Day.Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 3 for normal business.

Rep. Brian Harrison

Harrison files bills to require elections for property tax hikes

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:01

AUSTIN – Rep. Brian Harrison filed two bills, HB 2220 and HB 2221, to put taxpayers back in control of their property taxes by requiring elections to raise them.HB 2220 would require effective tax increases go to the voters for approval.

Maypearl author publishes children’s book

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 16:35

MAYPEARL– “Auggie Gets Glasses,” a new book by Letitia M. Pipes, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.After having to get glasses, Auggie learns valuable lessons on friendship, kindness, and understanding.These lessons are all a part of life.

Rep. Carl Sherman

State Rep. Carl Sherman joins the Texas Advisory Committee of USGLC

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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 16:34

LANCASTER – Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman announced his selection to the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening American development and diplomacy.The U.S.