Ferris Texas
Texas Senate votes to advance property tax reform bill
News Staff
The Texas Senate broke a logjam that had paralyzed a piece of priority legislation for weeks, blunting a controversial provision in its property tax reform package Monday and then advancing the bill — without having to deploy a procedural “nuclear option.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
Ferris ISD robotics team takes 2nd place at UIL Robotics State Championship
News Staff
FERRIS – The Ferris ISD Robotics team took second place at this year’s UIL Robotics State Championships.
“The team qualified for state and placed second overall,” said Ferris ISD Superintendent James Hartmann “Huge accomplishment.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
OUT TO PASTOR: What is was, was a hummingbird
News Staff
Even as old as I am, there are still things I fear. I do not want to make a list, I’m afraid to.
This is not true of the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. As far as I know, she fears nothing, but many things and people fear her. I am the president of that Fear Group.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
Front-porch gospel
News Staff
Welcome to our first “front porch” visit – at least, our first such visit in the last decade or more. Back when I still roamed the halls and the gym at Red Oak High School – teaching and coaching – many of us spent time together here in the newspaper. We are glad to be back.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
The believer’s mission statement (part 8)
News Staff
“To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” – Luke 4:19
The acceptable year of the Lord is the year of Jubilee, a type and shadow of all the Old Testament feasts and ordinances being fulfilled by the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
Joe Biden – negative groping publicity?
News Staff
Joe Biden has received bad publicity lately.
Several women have stepped forward saying the former Vice President of the United States hugged them too long or made them feel uncomfortable when he touched them.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
Trump can’t finish the wall fast enough as apprehensions on U.S. southern border top 103,000 in March
News Staff
Apprehensions on the southern border hit 103,492 in March, according to data compiled by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, the highest in a decade.
In 2018, apprehensions averaged about 43,424 monthly, 34,626 in 2017, 46,114 in 2016, 37,071 in 2015 and 47,436 in 2014.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15: Ferris business given access to city property for private use
News Staff
FERRIS – The Ferris City Council voted to change the zoning of a property (alley) located south of W. 6th street and west of S. Main street from Corridor Commercial District to Planned Development 16.
Thu, 04/18/2019 - 00:00
COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 18, 2019)
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Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:44
PUBLIC NOTICE: AA Storage notice of public sale April 26, 2019
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Published two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday April 18, 2019 and Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:40