Ferris Texas

MONTHLY CALENDAR: Calendar listings run as space permits

Ellis123
Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:35
MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS LANCASTER – The Lancaster Memorial Library has Family Story Time for all ages Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m.    EVERY 4TH MONDAY OVILLA – The Bluebonnet Chapter 13, Blue Star Mothers of America, meet every 4th Monday of each month, except December at 7 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 10 – 15 

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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:31
Toupal, Gregory, 54, DWLI w/prev conv.   Reyes, Jason, 23, theft prop >=$100<$750, DWLI, fail to present DL, state registration, defective brake light, public intoxication, public intoxication, public intoxication. Hennard, Courtenay, 29, parole violation-burglary of building.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 6 – 12

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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 11:30
Stephenson, Daniel, 22, DWI. Bishop, Madison, 20, public intoxication. Leach, Victoria, 36, criminal mischief. Lopez, Eduardo, 41, DWI. Aguilera, Rosaura, 79, DWI 3rd. Willis, James, 29, accident involving damage, warrant arrest Dallas PD, warrant arrest Dallas Co SO.
Incumbent Sheriff Chuck Edge

Incumbent Sheriff Chuck Edge

Edge, Norman in sheriff runoff

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
WAXAHACHIE — After the Mar. 3 Primary Elections last week, many candidates took home a win. Those candidates in some cases will not have to face off in the November election against a Republican or Democratic challenger. That was not the case for the Ellis County Sheriff election.
Mac, a three-year-old Dutch Shepperd from Holland is shown in new body armor which includes a bullet and stab protective vest, and was made possible due to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Mac, a three-year-old Dutch Shepperd from Holland is shown in new body armor which includes a bullet and stab protective vest, and was made possible due to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Wilmer’s K9 team has more than a decade of police experience

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
WILMER - Anyone who has a four-legged friend knows the importance of bonding handler and dog. This becomes increasingly important when the handler and dog are in situations where lives can be on the line.
Ferris Chief Financial Officer Bobby LaBorde and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ferris Chief Financial Officer Bobby LaBorde and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

FERRIS HOLDS CANDIDATE FORUM

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
On Monday night, Ferris City Manager, Brooks Williams, along with Ferris Chief Financial Officer, Bobby LaBorde fielded questions to the six candidates running for mayor and city council seats.  Candidates for Ferris city offices who participated in the Mar.