Ferris Texas

Is there any rest for America?

News Staff

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00

Most Americans are tired. Ask most any American and you will hear an array of reasons why we are tired. The answers range from long work hours to too many obligations. Lots of things make us tired. We can become mentally tired. We all have things to think about and often we dwell on them.

THE TEXAS TRIBUNE: Odessa shooter failed gun background check, Gov. Greg Abbott says

News Staff

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted Monday that the gunman in Saturday’s mass shooting in Midland and Odessa had previously failed a gun purchase background check and did not go through a background check to buy the gun used in Saturday’s incident.

Trump isolates China by making deals with the rest of the world

News Staff

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00

China and the United States traded punches last week in the ongoing trade dispute, after China announced tariff increases on $75 billion of U.S. agricultural and other goods. The Trump administration responded by ending a delay in the imposition of U.S.

K9 Storm and Lt. John Julin

Ferris ISD safest district in Ellis County

News Staff

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – It takes more than a good curriculum to make sure students get through their 12 years of education as well-rounded as they need to be in the world. While the classroom might be the main focus, safety for students while they are in the classroom is also of paramount importance.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Owner’s Management Company, Inc. notice of public sale October 10, 2019

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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:32

Published two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 and Sept. 12, 2019. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Newspaper Notice for Scrap Tire Storage Registrations by 3 Star Recycling

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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:25

Published three times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, and Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Newspaper Notice for Scrap Tire Storage Registrations (New Registrations) 3 Star Recycling, 3851 V. V. Jones Rd.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF FERRIS PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED FY 2019-2020 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET SEPTEMBER 16

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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:22

To be published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, September 5, 2019. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FERRIS CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 215 W. SIXTH ST.

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

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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:18

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10, you may Book a Librarian for basic computer sessions at the Ferris Public Library. Time slots will be for an hour each between 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Staff can help you learn Microsoft Word, Basic Excel, and PowerPoint.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 5, 2019

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Wed, 09/04/2019 - 11:16

Come and enjoy some of the changes made at the center, come and see what’s happening, offering arts and crafts, mediation and games! Random prizes! LUNCH MENU Monday, Sept. 9: Hamburgers, chips and dessert. Wednesday, Sept. 11: Lasagna, corn, green beans and dessert. Friday, Sept.

In a standing room only city council chamber room, Ferris police and fire personnel were in attendance as was, not only Ellis County Sheriff Chuck Edge, but also sheriff department personnel and many concerned citizens on both sides of the issue.

Fate of public safety director put on hold

News Staff

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – The Ferris City Council took no definitive action at Monday night’s special city council meeting to determine what to do about possible charges or complaints against Ferris Director of Public Safety, Eddie Salazar.