Ferris Texas

HOPE FOR TODAY: What is a real man?

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Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
Tony Fadell was the architect of something you have probably heard of – the iPod. Under the direction of Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, Fadell and his team developed the new technology. What was the purpose for this industry-changing gadget? According to Jobs, it was to put “1,000 songs in your pocket”.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another vacation in the bank

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Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I arrived home from our vacation late Tuesday afternoon. I’m not one for vacations, but this one was special. Our grandson who lives in Ohio was graduating from high school and then this summer he would be heading off to London for some soccer group.
Virgo and State Representative, Carl Sherman, District 109, enjoy play time together.

Virgo and State Representative, Carl Sherman, District 109, enjoy play time together.

Animal tethering laws still a concern

News Staff
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
FERRIS – As the Ferris Animal Shelter was poised for cleanup and better conditions in that city, a few issues regarding what some consider animal cruelty and treatment are still being considered throughout the state. One of these issues is tethering.

Red Oak grad pursues career with ONCOR

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Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
Michael Edwards, a 2017 Red Oak High School graduate, is the first individual to be hired by ONCOR through a local program that began several years ago at the high school. The program was through the High School’s ROISD, TSTC and ONCOR.

Ellis County Court at Law No. 3 in works

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Thu, 06/06/2019 - 00:00
AUSTIN – Representative John Wray added language to Senate Bill 891 which would create a third County Court at Law in Ellis County. The amended bill passed the House and the Senate and now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for a signature before becoming State law.

FERRIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING: City manager resigns

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Thu, 06/06/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Just when it seemed as though it would never happen, Ferris City Manager Bill Jordan handed in his resignation following the Monday, June 3 regular meeting of the Ferris City Council.
Talley board results of HB3.

Talley board results of HB3.

‘Everything is bigger in Texas – now education is too’

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Thu, 06/06/2019 - 00:00
AUSTIN – “Everything is bigger in Texas – and that goes for reason-ability as well, after passing this bill in a rare and constructive act of true bipartisanship, education now will be, too,” State Representative and HB3 co-author Carl Sherman, District 109, commented on the unanimous passing of...
Following three days of no water on the east side of Interstate 45 in Ferris, Councilwoman Sherie Chapman (right) took action and obtained bottled water for the residents. Helping is Fire Captain Clayton Haughey, Firefighter Garrett Wright and Councilman Tommy Scott.

Following three days of no water on the east side of Interstate 45 in Ferris, Councilwoman Sherie Chapman (right) took action and obtained bottled water for the residents. Helping is Fire Captain Clayton Haughey, Firefighter Garrett Wright and Councilman Tommy Scott.

WATER DISASTER BRINGS RESIDENTS TOGETHER

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Thu, 06/06/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Following three days of no water on the east side of Interstate 45 in Ferris, a frustrated Councilwoman Sherie Chapman took action. She grabbed the city’s credit card and bought two pallets of bottled water from Walmart in Ennis.