Ferris Texas
Handgun permits show 304% increase since 2007
News Staff
According to Texas State Rifle Association, the number of concealed handgun permits has increased for the third year in a row.
The figure now stands at more than 18.66 million – a 304-percent increase since 2007.
Wed, 10/09/2019 - 05:00
2019 ENNIS AUTUMN DAZE SET FOR OCT. 26
News Staff
ENNIS – The 18th Annual Ennis Autumn Daze will be held Saturday, October 26th from 9 a.m. - 9 pm in historic downtown Ennis.
This event has always been a fall favorite for Ennis residents and visitors and is continuing to grow year after year.
Wed, 10/09/2019 - 05:00
Ferris goes dry over the weekend
News Staff
FERRIS – Mayor Pro Tem and acting Mayor/City Manager Tommy Scott is asking the citizens to use water with care.
The city is also offering a $1,000 reward for the capture and prosecution of the person who opened a fire hydrant and ran the city’s water source dry over the weekend.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
Sheila Joann Hatfield
City mourns passing of Sheila Hatfield, editor of ECP
News Staff
FERRIS – A celebration of life was held Saturday at Covenant Church in Ferris for Sheila Joann Hatfield, news editor for the Ellis County Press.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
Wilmer passes $7.6-million budget
News Staff
WILMER – The City of Wilmer passed its budget and new proposed tax rate last week. Mayor Pro Tem Candy Madrigal and council members Sergio Campos and Melissa Ramirez voted for the $6.5 million M & O budget and $1.1 million I & S budget effective October 1, 2019.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
FLOAT WINNERS – Mayors Choice: Jax Deere supporting a child with a congenital heart defect; Best Float: Freedom Heating and Air; Most Spirit: Vertical Church Band: Best Theme Republican Party of Ellis County; Most Unique: Boy Scouts.
Ovilla Heritage Day salutes military service
News Staff
OVILLA – With its annual parade and celebration of floats, the City of Ovilla saw its 56th successful Heritage Day event this past weekend.
The theme this year was, “Ovilla Salutes Military Service.”
Ovilla Mayor Pro Tem David Griffin said it was a record turnout.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Southern hospitality greets you heartily at the front door
News Staff
Good first week of October to all! Welcome to the “front porch.”
Columnists generally know that when you sit down to write a column, you need context. You scroll through your mind to think of something from the past or present that must be told in the here and now.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
OBITUARY: Nancy Ann Glaspy Weldon
News Staff
Nancy Ann Glaspy Weldon, 78, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Ennis, Texas.
Born Aug. 15, 1941, in Dallas, to J. Roy and Mary Ann (Maroney) Glaspy. Raised in Ennis, and graduated Texas Tech in 1963. Married Don Weldon of Lubbock June 14, 1964.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
OUT TO PASTOR: To grin or not to grin, is my dilemma
News Staff
Through the years, I have experienced one dilemma after another.
I remember my father once told me, “Son, when life delivers you a dilemma, make lemonade out of it.” To which I looked at him with a big grin and said, “Is there any dilemma I can make a root beer out of it?
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
Turn the page
News Staff
My dad worked in underground coal mines for about 35 years. He retired and was done with that part of his life. He never sighed that he missed the good old coal mine. He lived 30 more years and he was very active.
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 00:00
