Texas Health & Human Services awards the Ellis County Clerk’s Office with the Five Star Service Award

The Ellis County Clerk’s Office has been awarded the Five Star Service Award for excellence in vitalization by Texas Health and Human Services. The Five Star award is given to Vital Statistics Partners who understand the importance of vital statistics and its impact on the citizens of Texas.

Don’t miss Ferris’ Christmas on the Square this Saturday, December 14

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS   10 a.m.: Committee crew arrives to finish setup. 11 a.m.: Vendors and DJ setup. 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.: Parade line up. 12 p.m.: Parade. 12 to 12:30 p.m.: Volunteers for crafts/Santa/refreshments at stations in event tent. 1 p.m.: Event tent opens. 1 to 3:30 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Ferris public hearing Dec. 19 to review performance and obtain comments regarding its 2017 Texas CDBG Program Community Development Contract

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT The City of Ferris invites all citizens to a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the City Hall, 100 Town Plaza.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF FERRIS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

Publish in two issues of the Ellis County Press on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Thursday, December 19, 2019.   NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION   TAKE NOTICE the City Council of the City of Ferris, Texas, shall convene at 6:00 o’clock P.M.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Ferris public hearings to consider rezoning requests initiated by Fast Investments LLC to rezone four lots Dec. 19, 2019 and Jan. 6, 2020

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (December 12, 2019)

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (December 12, 2019)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 4 – 8 

Bounds, Justin, 33, parole violation-assault family member impede breath/circulation Felony 3, parole violation-abandon/endanger child w/intent to return, FMFR. Gray-Whitley, Tavoris, 20, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, unlicensed carrying weapon.   Greenfield, Anthony, 37, commitment order.

FERRIS ARRESTS: December 5 – 8

Grimaldo, Sergio, 19, poss schedule 2 narcotic, poss marij. Ramirez, Juan, 52, Ferris PD warrants, DWLI. Rodriguez, Armando, 35, evading arrest/parole violation.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: November 29 – December 5

Hernandez Urrea, Miguel, 31, assault family violence, warrant arrest Grand Prairie PD, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Jordan, Pkandra, 28, warrant arrest Red Oak PD, warrant arrest Waxahachie PD. Hudspeth, Cedric, 35, warrant arrest Dallas Co Sheriff, warrant arrest DeSoto PD, warrant arrest Dallas PD.