Ferris Texas

OUT TO PASTOR: Finding good in our world is challenging

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
In our world today, it is difficult to find anything good, let alone anything good to say about anything or anyone. One area of life I have a very difficult time finding anything good is politics. I stay completely away from politics as much as possible.
Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar, Bruce Richardson, William Phillips, Peter Santi, Sarah Stastny and Mayor Jim Swafford.

Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar, Bruce Richardson, William Phillips, Peter Santi, Sarah Stastny and Mayor Jim Swafford.

Ferris PD welcomes four new officers

News Staff
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
Ferris Chief of Police Eddie Salazar introduced four new officers to the city council Monday night. The Ferris Police Department provides 24-hour police service within the incorporated city limits of Ferris, Texas.
Alysia Gonzales

Alysia Gonzales

Ferris Lions Club awards scholarships

News Staff
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
Karen Carreon, president of the Ferris Lions Club presented two $500 scholarship awards at the 2019 Ferris High School Senior Awards Program on May 2. Congratulations to Alysia Gonzales, who received the Tip Riley Scholarship Award and Mercedes Netro who received the Joe Chapman Scholarship Award.

FERRIS CITY COUNCIL ELECTION MAY 4: The candidates speak

Ellis123
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:16
PLACE 2     MICHAEL MARTINEZ   Q: How long have you lived in the city of Ferris?   A: We arrived in Ferris right around Nov. 10, 2008. So, 10 years and few months.   Q: What are your ideas for growth in the city?

Ferris FFA Show and Shine a success

Ellis123
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:09
The first Annual Ferris FFA Show and Shine Car Show was a success! 28 exhibitors registered to enjoy the beautiful weather and show off an amazing field of automotive art. Taylor Oster, Ferris ISD Student & Family Services Coordinator commented “Thanks to all who joined us today!
Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey

Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey

FERRIS: Confidential city projects posted on Facebook

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:02
FERRIS – In what some observer’s reaction to Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey posting pending projects on Facebook, “it was an attempt to keep his seat on the council.”

Unemployment claims lowest since 1969

RICK MANNING
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:54
The U.S. Labor Department reports that for the third week in a row, unemployment claims have hit low levels not seen since September of 1969 and that the less volatile four-week moving average has reached lows last achieved in November of 1969.

Sri Lanka – We can’t rest

GLENN MOLLETTE
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:53
Eight hundred people were either killed or injured by a terrorist group two weekends ago in Sri Lanka. A holy weekend and place of worship became a grisly, heinous massive murder scene. What must America do in lieu of another massive world attack? We can’t stop. We can’t rest.