Ferris Texas

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Every day was Thanksgiving at Grandma’s

STEVEN RAY BOWEN

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00

Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.” Well, another Thanksgiving has passed. We’ve all eaten enough turkey and dressing and cranberry sauce and pumpkin, pecan, and apple pies to last us ‘til Christmas.

GOD’S GRACE MINISTRIES: Weigh ourselves in the balances (part 2)

DANNY G. HATFIELD SR

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00

This is not instructions how to comply with the word of God, that is the Spirits responsibility that brings truth; this is a self-evaluation to determine whether we are in compliance with God’s word or whether we live in error apart from God’s Word.

OUT TO PASTOR: A post Thanksgiving wishbone

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00

Now that Thanksgiving is over, I can sit back and recoup from the activity. I’m not sure about anybody else, but a holiday such as Thanksgiving takes a lot out of me. Of course, it puts a lot in me, but that’s another story.

Unity in the Community volunteers tore down a chain-link fence separating the white cemetery from the black cemetery. Amber Hall said a little history of the cemetery includes the fact is was once known as the “colored cemetery,” thus the reason for the chain link fence.

UIC cleans up forgotten cemetery

RITA COOK / News Editor

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – What does it take to clean up a cemetery? A Ferris organization called Unity in the Community is finding out the answer to that question.

Known as the “Secret Coast,” this southern area of Mississippi includes 62 miles of coastline that touches the Gulf and winds into 13 coastal communities that offer exceptional charm.

BONJOUR WORLD: Discovering the Secret Coast

RITA COOK / News Editor

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:57

It is a secret that isn’t really a secret at all. Known as the “Secret Coast,” this southern area of Mississippi includes 62 miles of coastline that touches the Gulf and winds into 13 coastal communities that offer exceptional charm.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (December 5, 2019)

KATHY HARRINGTON / Library Director

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:37

We had an incredible adventure with “Dora the Explorer” at last week’s Morning Movie Matinee. The kids all enjoyed popcorn while learning about the challenges of high school with her new friends. The library will be holding a movie time again during the next school break.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: December 5, 2019

TABITHA PENNON / Senior Services Director

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:34

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 9 – 13 Monday, Dec. 9: Chicken breast, rice, salad and dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Smoked sausage, baked beans, potato salad and dessert. Friday, Dec. 13: Pizza, salad and dessert. See YOU at the Center!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 26 – December 1

Ellis123

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:32

Sharpe, Ricky, 47, poss marij <2oz. Ibarra, Tyler, 20, fail to comply sex offenders registration. Manriquez, Brisa, 24, poss CS pg1 <1g, speeding, no seat belt, no proof of financial responsibility, defective headlight.

FERRIS ARRESTS: November 26 – December 1

Ellis123

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:31

Manriquez, Brisa, 24, poss CS pg1 <1g, Waxahachie PD warrants. Diaz, Alyc, 20, assault causes bodily injury. Clemens, Chelsie, 17, assault causes bodily injury. Hill, Hanna, 17, assault causes bodily injury. Andrade, Jose, 19, assault causes bodily injury.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: November 21 – 28

Ellis123

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:30

Davis, Krystal, 33, warrant arrest-Red Oak PD. Johnson, Keale, 27, warrant arrest-Dallas PD. Fields, Alona, 34, warrant arrest-DeSoto, Dallas, Mesquite and Arlington PD. Lee, Rodney, 51, warrant arrest-Cook Co SO.