Ferris Texas

Camron Dewayne Vance

Camron Dewayne Vance

Suspect arrested in purse snatching case

RITA COOK / News Editor
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:20
RED OAK – The Red Oak Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has identified the suspect from the Jan. 27 purse snatching at the Whataburger in the 100 block of Harris Road.

Ferris High School Cadet Police Academy places in 2019-2020 TPSA

DAVID SMITH / Ferris ISDPD
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:19
On Feb. 8, the Ferris High School Cadet Police Academy (FHSPA) competed at the 2019-2020 TPSA (Texas Public Service Association Northeast) Regional Conference in Rockwall. Ferris took eight students – six as competitors and two as volunteers.

Ellis County gets new radio system

RITA COOK / News Editor
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:19
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County is getting a new radio system, and it is expected to be in place by later this year or early 2021. It is a safety precaution that current Ellis County Sheriff Chuck Edge feels “is a public and first responder safety issue.”
Rona Stringfellow

Rona Stringfellow

Wilmer welcomes new city administrator

RITA COOK / News Editor
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:19
WILMER – The City of Wilmer welcomed its new city administrator on Feb. 1. Rona Stringfellow hails from the neighboring city of Lancaster, where she spent the last 15 years in a range of jobs.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (February 13, 2020)

KATHY HARRINGTON / Library Director
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:03
The Ferris Public Library issued free library memberships to 67 non-resident children, who also enjoyed free face painting on Take Your Child to the Library Day. We had a great time.