Ferris Texas

CITY OF FERRIS: When do you need a building permit?

Q. What do you want people to know about obtaining permits to do work? A. The City of Ferris reviews documents needed to ensure that buildings, accessory buildings (sheds, shops etc..), fences and signs are compliant with all government codes and safety standards prior to construction.

Ellis County city council elections set

ELLIS COUNTY – City council elections throughout Ellis County will be held Saturday, May 2, If you have not registered to vote, you have until Apr. 2 to get your paperwork in for voter’s registration. Early voting for the May election begins Apr. 20 to 24, 27 and 28.
Incoming First Sergeant Tamara Tatum

Incoming First Sergeant Tamara Tatum

Ceremony held for Incoming First Sergeant Tamara Tatum of Ferris

FORT HOOD – On Dec. 17, 2019, Sergeant First Class Tamara Tatum was promoted to Incoming First Sergeant at a ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas. She was born in Dallas, Texas, and enlisted in the US Army on Oct. 2, 1997 as a Food Service Specialist in the Army Reserves.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (February 27, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library will be a voting location on Tuesday, March 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Republican and Democratic Party Primary Election. Ellis County has been approved to use countywide precinct polling locations (Vote Centers).

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: February 27, 2020

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF MAR. 2 – 6 Monday, Mar. 2: Smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes and greens beans. Wednesday, Mar. 4: Baked chicken, corn and salad. Friday, Mar. 6: Hamburgers and French fries.   See YOU at the Center!

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF: February 18 – 23

Zafra, Sherry, 40, poss CS pg 1 <1g, poss narc paraphernalia. McKissick, Tristen, 21, probation violation-poss CS. Aleman, Kiely, 19, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Lafitte, James, 27, probation violation-DWLI, open alcohol container, FTA, assault-family violence. Luoma, Jesse, 45, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

FERRIS ARRESTS: February 22

Batchelor Ramirez, Alejandro, 25, unlawful carry of weapon, tampering with evidence, poss marij.