Ferris Texas

The Ellis County Animal Shelter Center is located at 2570 FM 878 in Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County SPCA.

The Ellis County Animal Shelter Center is located at 2570 FM 878 in Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County SPCA.

E.C. shelter service provider for animal control shut down

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:40
ELLIS COUNTY – According to a post at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, “The shelter service provider for Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control has had to close down due to illness in the shelter.
Construction is underway for a new $730,000-plus Starbucks in Ferris. The site for the popular coffee company is on the northeast corner of East 5th Street and Interstate 45 Service Road. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Construction is underway for a new $730,000-plus Starbucks in Ferris. The site for the popular coffee company is on the northeast corner of East 5th Street and Interstate 45 Service Road. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Construction for Ferris Starbucks underway

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:38
FERRIS – For Starbucks fans, or those who just want to get a good coffee in the morning, the City of Ferris has some good news.

Venus man’s shooting death under investigation

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:36
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a shooting last week, Jan. 18 around 2 p.m., after dispatch received a report of a shooting in the City of Venus.The shooting occurred in the 600 block of Bunkhouse Road, where it was reported two adult males were involved in an argument.

FEB. 1 IS NATIONAL BLUE STAR MOTHER’S DAY

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:16
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service organization with the purpose of uniting mothers with sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces.On Feb. 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of the Armed Forces held their first meeting in Michigan.In 2020, U.S.
Fishermen lined the banks of Red Oak Municipal Lake hoping to catch a legal-size Trout.

Fishermen lined the banks of Red Oak Municipal Lake hoping to catch a legal-size Trout.

Annual Catch-A-Trout draws more than 50 kids

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:00
RED OAK – The City of Red Oak Parks & Recreation held their annual Catch-A-Trout on Jan. 21 at the Red Oak Municipal Lake next to Pearson Park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocked the lake a couple days ahead of the event with more than 2,000 Rainbow Trout.
ROHS Swimmer Inaky Garica, breaks the Red Oak school 100-meter butterfly record with a time of 59.12 at the Duncanville Tri-Meet on Jan. 11.

ROHS Swimmer Inaky Garica, breaks the Red Oak school 100-meter butterfly record with a time of 59.12 at the Duncanville Tri-Meet on Jan. 11.

Hawks swimmer breaks school record

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 14:58
DUNCANVILLE – In a tune-up before regionals start, the Red Oak High School Swim Team competed in a Tri-meet with Waxahachie and Duncanville at the Duncanville Natatorium on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Back to old nets

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 13:22
Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”Don’t you think it is not only appropriate but even a little amazing that John takes us to the Sea of Galilee for his final chapter!