Ferris Texas

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF MARY JOYCE McNEELY, DECEASED

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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:33
Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of MARY JOYCE MCNEELY, Deceased, were issued on October 5, 2020, in Cause No. 20-E-2258, pending in the County Court at Law No.
Verity, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was placed with the Ellis County District Attorney’s office through Canine Companions for Independence. Her name means “the state or quality of being true.”

Verity, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was placed with the Ellis County District Attorney’s office through Canine Companions for Independence. Her name means “the state or quality of being true.”

A TALE OF 2 DOGS #1: Courthouse dog has finally arrived and is ready for duty

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:42
WAXAHACHIE – After a year-and-half long process, the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office finally received its courthouse dog.   Verity is a two-year-old Labrador retriever placed with the office through Canine Companions for Independence®.  Her name means, “the state or quality of being true.
Photo courtesy City of Ferris

Photo courtesy City of Ferris

A TALE OF 2 DOGS #2: The famous “Ferris Wolf” finally caught

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:38
FERRIS – If you thought you blinked and saw a wolf the last few years in Ferris, you might be correct. In fact, there has been a wolf – or a hybrid dog – working the streets after getting away from its owner a few years ago. Ferris Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott verified the dog was tough too.

Ferris ISD seeking $12-million bond approval

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:35
FERRIS – With 2020 being one of the most unprecedented years on record, the upcoming election will likely be a series of twists and turns too. One item Ferris residents will want to take note of on the ballot is a bond election being called by Ferris ISD.

HOSPITAL SAYS YOU HAVE COVID WHEN ADMITTED – EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:21
ITALY – Andrea Pylant lives in Italy, Texas. Her 90-year-old mother lives with her.  This past weekend, Pylant noticed her mother was gaining fluid weight on her body.  They had an appointment scheduled for Oct. 14 with her cardiologist, but she knew her mother needed attention before that time.

ROISD alters student residency requirements for new enrollees

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:18
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD values every family that resides within the boundaries of the district, across five different municipalities – Red Oak, Glenn Heights, Ovilla, Oak Leaf and Pecan Hill.  With top-ranked campuses in Ellis County, Red Oak ISD is attracting new families and we embrace our growth.

FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 1-2

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:12
Ennis vs Keller Fossil Ridge, Thursday, October 1, Away, 7:00 p.m. Ferris vs Bridgeport, Friday, October 2, Away, 7:00 p.m. Italy (Bye) Life Waxahachie (Bye) Maypearl vs Dallas Madison, Friday, October 2, Away, 7:30 p.m.
Duncanville transfer Chris Parson (1) came in as QB and sparked some life into the Hawks offense with his ability to extend plays, both with his legs and arm. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Duncanville transfer Chris Parson (1) came in as QB and sparked some life into the Hawks offense with his ability to extend plays, both with his legs and arm. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Top ranked Ennis dominates Red Oak 52-21

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:05
RED OAK – Without notice, and without warning, one round of fireworks exploded in the Red Oak sky at halftime of the Hawks game against Ennis, turning some heads in the home team’s stands. The display was apt and the timing appropriate: Ennis, the preseason No.

Waxahachie wins season opener 34-7 over Copperas Cove

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:03
COPPERAS COVE – Shawn Cherry motored for 199 yards on 20 carries to lead Waxahachie past Copperas Cove 34-7 Friday night in the season opener for both teams at Bulldawg Stadium. In a first half defensive struggle, Waxahachie kicker Clyde Melick started the scoring with a pair of field goals.