Ferris Texas

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erica Bechard

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erica Bechard

Midlothian sailor guides aircraft on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan

Ellis123
Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:06
PHILIPPINE SEA – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Beck, from Midlothian, Texas, guides the wing of an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the “Tiger Tails” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 125, on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan...
The Ferris Police and Fire departments responded to a vehicle that flipped on FM 660. The driver ran into a ditch, and her vehicle hit a culvert becoming airborne. The vehicle not only hit nearby trees, but also snapped a utility pole.

The Ferris Police and Fire departments responded to a vehicle that flipped on FM 660. The driver ran into a ditch, and her vehicle hit a culvert becoming airborne. The vehicle not only hit nearby trees, but also snapped a utility pole.

Ferris vehicle accident takes man’s life

RITA COOK / News Editor
Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:05
FERRIS – Last Thursday, the City of Ferris reported two motor vehicle accidents in the city just an hour apart.  Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said the Ferris Police and Fire Departments responded to both accidents. In the second accident, one individual lost his life.
“Mojave” by Theatre Rocks! artistic director Bill Rhoten is being performed at The Core Theatre in Richardson through June 28. The western historical “dramedy” based on the true story of Olive Oatman includes (from left) Elena Vidrine of Ennis (as Olive), Lisa Rosewell of Waxahachie (Sarah Bowman) and Madeleine Makay of Waxahachie (Lilly).

“Mojave” by Theatre Rocks! artistic director Bill Rhoten is being performed at The Core Theatre in Richardson through June 28. The western historical “dramedy” based on the true story of Olive Oatman includes (from left) Elena Vidrine of Ennis (as Olive), Lisa Rosewell of Waxahachie (Sarah Bowman) and Madeleine Makay of Waxahachie (Lilly).

Theatre Rocks! is on stage – and online!

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Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:03
ENNIS – Theatre Rocks! has been thrilled to re-open theatre arts in Ellis County with its world premiere of  “An Orphan’s Adventure” by H. Lee McMillion.  Directors at the theatre have been mindful of public concerns; audiences for the June 5-20 live performances have been limited.

Ferris warrant system glitch, but no arrests

RITA COOK / News Editor
Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:02
FERRIS – Rumor was the Ferris Police Department was duplicating citations in the city’s citation system last week. As a result of this mistake, a resident was concerned warrants would be issued on citations already paid.

TECQ issues ‘boil order,’ Italy without water

RITA COOK / News Editor
Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:01
ITALY – When Andrea Pylant wanted to take a shower last Friday before heading to her friend’s birthday party, she could not – because the Ellis County town in which she lives, Italy – had no water. “We have no water to do anything right now,” she lamented.