Ferris Texas

Aron Kulhavy

Ennis interim city manager resigns 2 weeks into the job

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:36

ENNIS – The newly named Ennis’ Interim City Manager, Aron Kulhavy, resigned on Thursday.Kulhavy, who had previously served as city manager for Huntsville, started on the job just over two weeks ago on Nov. 20.

Mary Bennet (Amy Zollinger) has a compulsion for facts that sometimes exasperates her sister Elizabeth Darcy (seated, Jessica Kovar) in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” runs through Dec. 22 at Theatre Rocks, 505 NW Main St. in Ennis.

Christmas Joy, ‘Pemberley Style’ runs thru Dec. 22

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:29

ENNIS – The Bennet sisters of “Pride and Prejudice” fame were known for their ability to entertain, and Theatre Rocks! is sharing that spirit in its December show, “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.”This lighthearted play by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon opens Friday and runs through Dec....

ESD #12 petitions commissioners for creation

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:25

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners were presented with petitions for the creation of Ellis County Emergency Service District #12.

State Rep. District 10 Brian Harrison

Harrison has high hopes for Texas 89th legislative session

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:24

ELLIS COUNTY – State Rep. District 10 Brian Harrison has high hopes for the 89th Legislative Session, and began the filing of his bills several weeks ago.“For far too long Texas has been coasting on our small government, low tax, low regulation, conservative reputation,” Harrison said of the bills...

Winning ROISD Holiday Card Design: Lorisa Fernandez, 9th grader

ROISD holiday card art contest winners named

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:15

RED OAK – Each year, Red Oak ISD celebrates the holiday season with our business partners, organizations, elected officials, other ISDs, and ambassadors by sharing a Holiday Card designed with student artwork.This is the 17th year of the annual Holiday Card Art Contest.Red Oak High School students...

Oak Wood Properties expands DFW footprint with acquisition of Ennis community

STAFF REPORT

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:15

ENNIS – Oak Wood Properties, a leader in the manufactured housing industry, is excited to announce its continued expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with the acquisition of a new community located at 2700 N I-45 in Ennis.

Photo courtesy Melinda Myers

Holiday creations from indoor and garden plants

MELINDA MYERS

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:51

Don’t let winter stop you from bringing a bit of the outdoors inside. Take a break from the holiday rush for a bit of gardening and crafting relief.

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Keep kids’ minds active during the holiday break

Ellis123

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:49

STATEPOINT – Even a short vacation from school can cause learning loss and leave kids feeling behind when they return to the classroom. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep minds active during the holiday break, some of which will reinforce the concepts they are learning in school.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 12, 2024)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:46

December is a great time to celebrate Read a New Book Month, which encourages people to explore new genres, authors, and topics. The holiday season brings more free time for people to read, and the cold weather makes it especially appealing to curl up with a good book.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 26 – December 9

Ellis123

Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:44

Snell, Rickie, 61, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Pelzel, Henry, 18, assault causes bodily injury family member.Beecham, Patraic, 55, man/del CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 2, parole violation.Mohammed, Hassan, 67, DWI/open alch container.Hunter, Darnell, 43, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3.Wright, Brandi, 51, theft...