Ferris Texas

Alberto Hector Casarez

Alberto Hector Casarez

Former Wilmer Mayor Hector Casarez passes away

Ellis123
Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:06
WILMER – It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Mayor Hector Casarez. He passed away on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 surrounded by family. He was appointed mayor on Sept. 26, 2011 and served as mayor until May 20, 2014.
Jeremy Harris

Jeremy Harris

RED OAK MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE MURDER COUNTS

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:55
RED OAK – Police said the arrest of Jeremy Harris is a major break in a number of violent crimes that police were investigating involving a black Chevy Tahoe with black rims. Harris, 31 from Red Oak, was arrested Thursday night in connection to a murder of a 60-year-old Celina man.
Earlier this month, newly elected Ellis County Constable Curtis Polk Jr., 42, spoke out about being moved to a shared work space that was near a “Negroes” sign leftover from the segregation era. He was given the office space with two sheriff deputies in the courthouse basement. The move came after county commissioners voted on a relocation plan to make space for a new court. Photo courtesy The Dallas Morning News.

Earlier this month, newly elected Ellis County Constable Curtis Polk Jr., 42, spoke out about being moved to a shared work space that was near a “Negroes” sign leftover from the segregation era. He was given the office space with two sheriff deputies in the courthouse basement. The move came after county commissioners voted on a relocation plan to make space for a new court. Photo courtesy The Dallas Morning News.

History continuing to change in Ellis County

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:52
WAXAHACHIE – It is up to the Ellis County Historical Society to decide what to do with a seven-letter word painted on a basement archway that changed Ellis County history last week.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

ECP INTERVIEW: Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:45
The popular city manager sat down with The Ellis County Press and offered up his thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. ECP: What are your thoughts on how Governor Abbott has handled the pandemic?

Motorcycle fatality in Ellis County

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:11
ELLIS COUNTY – On Monday, around 4:37 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were called to a one-vehicle crash on FM 1446 approximately three miles west of Interstate 35.

I-45 double fatality reported by DPS

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 11:00
CORSICANA – On Sunday at approximately 6:01 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were called to a two vehicle crash on the Interstate 45 southbound west service road approximately 100 yards south of the 244 exit, in Ellis County.

Light up your Holidays in downtown Ennis

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:48
ENNIS – Ennis will celebrate the holidays big this year with the lighting of the downtown rooftops! The beloved downtown rooftop lights have been turned off for the last five years leaving the community longing for the day the heart of their city would be aglow again.

Ovilla lights Christmas tree with masks, social distancing

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:39
OVILLA – The Christmas tree lighting in the City of Ovilla will go on - even amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. the lighting will take place in Ovilla Heritage Park in the downtown area of Ovilla.
Larry Behrens

Larry Behrens

OP-ED: A warning from the future: The US may soon look like New Mexico

Ellis123
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:36
If you don’t believe that the United States can become very radical, very quickly under a Biden administration, you haven’t been paying attention to New Mexico. I know what you’re thinking: When it comes to radical liberal policies, California is the gold standard.