Ferris Texas

In the midst of social unrest stands a silent, slate-gray statue of an unknown soldier resting on his musket, erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 with the inscription, “In Honor of the Dead and Living of Ellis County Who Wore the Gray. Banners may be Furled, but Heroism Lives Forever.”

In the midst of social unrest stands a silent, slate-gray statue of an unknown soldier resting on his musket, erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 with the inscription, “In Honor of the Dead and Living of Ellis County Who Wore the Gray. Banners may be Furled, but Heroism Lives Forever.”

Historical Courthouse monument protested

HOLLY FREEMAN / Reporter
Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:21
WAXAHACHIE – The heat of the summer Texas sun beats down on the rusty colored bricks of the historic Ellis County Courthouse.

Mail-in election ballots and safety at the polls discussed

RITA COOK / News Editor
Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:09
WAXAHACHIE – The idea of mail-in ballots has been under great debate lately due to COVID-19. Some voters were of the mind mail-in ballots were the only safe way to go. Other voters said no – heading to the polls is the only way to vote unless there are unusual circumstances.

EC Commissioners Court to look at tax appraisal rate

RITA COOK / News Editor
Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:08
WAXAHACHIE – Paul Perry, Ellis County Commissioner, pct. 3, said he will be suggesting at Tuesday afternoon’s Commissioners Court meeting that a change be made regarding the appraisal board in Ellis County.