Ferris Texas

Republican candidates line up to run on new map Saturday at the Ellis County Republican Headquarters in Waxagachie. District 10 State Representative Brian Harrison is shown filing for re-election. Harrison beat out John Wray to fill the vacated seat left by Jake Ellzey when he was elected to Congress.

Republican candidates line up to run on new map Saturday at the Ellis County Republican Headquarters in Waxagachie. District 10 State Representative Brian Harrison is shown filing for re-election. Harrison beat out John Wray to fill the vacated seat left by Jake Ellzey when he was elected to Congress.

GOP hopefuls put name on ballot

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:34
WAXAHACHIE – GOP-led redistricting means balance of power won’t shift much, if at allThe fight for control of Texas politics started in earnest Saturday as residents begin filing their candidacies for the March party primaries.

Father, son dead following crash

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:33
FERRIS (Updated Thursday, Nov. 18) – A Ferris man and his son lost their lives Monday just after sunset when they were struck by a motorist heading eastbound on Farm-to-Market Road 664 and Jimmy Birdwell Blvd.Around 6 p.m.

Ferris’ new warrant program explained

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:28
FERRIS – The city of Ferris rolled out a new warrant program during the pandemic.It allows police warrant officers and bailiffs to service and clear outstanding warrants while also providing security in the courtroom during court proceedings.
Ellis County Commissioners Precincts

Ellis County Commissioners Precincts

Redistricting maps differ from JP/Constable precinct & Commissioner

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:21
WAXAHACHIE – Last week the Ellis County Commissioners voted on a redistricting map for the justice of the peace and constable precincts much like they had done the week before for the remapping of the commissioner’s new borders.While it happens every 10 years, there is always much anticipation.

Fire destroys Ferris home

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:05
FERRIS – Area residents were recently displaced after a fire destroyed their home last week, fire officials said.Numerous agencies responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Ferris Road.

Wilmer’s ‘Give What You Can Food Drive’ ends

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:03
WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s “Give What you Can Food Drive” ended this past Tuesday as residents from around the community dropped off canned and non-perishable food items to city hall.