Ferris Texas

Shown with Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott are Officer Steinfeldt’s widow Michelle and 17-year-old daughter Alyssa, who were in attendance with other family members including mother Debra and father Harry. Photo by Greg Chapman / The Ellis County Press.

Shown with Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott are Officer Steinfeldt’s widow Michelle and 17-year-old daughter Alyssa, who were in attendance with other family members including mother Debra and father Harry. Photo by Greg Chapman / The Ellis County Press.

Ferris honors memory of beloved police officer

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 17:13
FERRIS – When the Ferris Police Department moves its headquarters to the now Ferris City Hall, the building will have a new name.  Passed by the Ferris City Council on Monday, Sept.

Wilmer will celebrate National Night Out

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:47
WILMER – The City of Wilmer will be having its annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday, Oct. 6.  Wilmer Police Chief Victor Kemp said several weeks ago he felt strongly about hosting the event even with COVID-19 causing many cities to cancel.
This year’s golf tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster.

This year’s golf tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster.

RO Chamber hosting annual golf tournament this week

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:45
RED OAK - The Red Oak Area Chamber Classic Golf Tournament has been hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for the past 31 years. Normally the golf tournament is held in May – this year COVID-19 affected that too.

Motorcycle crash injures 1

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:37
FERRIS - On Sept. 11, at approximately 9:32 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a one vehicle crash on FM 660 approximately 150 feet east of Newton Road in Ellis County.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR SEPTEMBER 24 – 25

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:32
Ennis vs Red Oak, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Canton, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m. Italy vs Meridian, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Liberty Eylau, Friday, September 25, Away, 7:30 p.m.

Juvenile shot in Waxahachie in stable condition

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:28
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Patrol Deputies were called to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday at 6:42 p.m.   The juvenile, whose identity was not released, was shot in the 300 block of Chapel Hill Lane in Waxahachie. Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Sergeant Joe M.
QB Jayden Saxon (4) completes pass over the middle to Kort Holley (10). Photo by Kirk Holt.

QB Jayden Saxon (4) completes pass over the middle to Kort Holley (10). Photo by Kirk Holt.

Italy rolls over Mildred, 42-6

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:26
ITALY – The Italy Gladiators started fast and never slowed down in a 42-6 win over the Mildred Eagles Friday night in Italy. Jayden Saxon started the scoring for the Gladiators on a 17-yard run on their opening drive.

Ferris takes care of Farmersville for homecoming, 17-10

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:24
FERRIS – Nate Aguinaga rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown as Ferris used a late defensive stand to hold off Farmersville. Farmersville’s bid to tie the score in the final minute ended on a deflected fourth-down pass in the end zone.

4th quarter magic runs out – Paris 28, Heritage 14

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:23
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Heritage has grown accustomed to playing nail-biting fourth quarters, but it has always been able to find some late magic to stay unbeaten. On Friday, that magic disappeared amid a plethora of fourth-down gambles that didn’t pay off.