OBITUARY: Clifford Wayne Witherspoon

Clifford Wayne Witherspoon, born December 26, 1933 in Ferris, Texas, and passed March 7, 2020. Wayne was raised on his father’s large farming operation and graduated from Ferris High School in 1950 at the age of 16.

Coronavirus – and what local communities are doing to be aware

ELLIS COUNTY – While there is something in the news daily about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), there are ways to make sure you are as safe as you can be here in the United States. The virus is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 5, 2020)

Join us for our Spring Break Morning Movie Matinee! The Ferris Public Library will be showing the popular newly released movie “Frozen 2” on Wednesday, Mar. 11, at 10 a.m. “Frozen 2” is rated PG and is 1 hour and 43 minutes in length.

Ferris FFA’s Daphne Blackburn goes 2 for 2 in Calf Scrambles

SAN ANTONIO – On Thursday, Feb. 13, Daphne Blackburn of the Ferris FFA caught a calf during the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s nightly Calf Scramble. She was among 456 total kids from different 4H and FFA programs that participated in the Calf Scramble this year.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: March 5, 2020

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF MAR. 9 – 13 Monday, Mar. 9: Beans with ground beef, salad, cornbread and dessert. Wednesday, Mar. 11: Mexican tortilla casserole, salad and dessert. Friday, Mar. 13: Fish sticks, greens, corn and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

Sunrise Road in Wilmer closed for 5 months

WILMER – Residents in Wilmer will need to find an alternate route for the next five months while Sunrise Road to Pleasant Run Road is closed. The closure is for the Sunrise Road expansion between the cities of Wilmer, Lancaster and Dallas County.

Red Oak art students excel at 2 shows

RED OAK – Red Oak High School students recently competed in the regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event Feb. 21-22. Two Red Oak HS students advanced to the state competition later this spring and six students medaled in their division. The state competition is Apr.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (March 5, 2020)

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (March 5, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 25 – March 2

Lovgren, Brandon, 36, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info, theft prop >=$100<$750, parole violation.  Chandler, Devin, 27, exp DL.