Beloved Ferris icon Earline Jackson celebrates her 91st birthday

Surrounded by five generations of family and honored by a parade of fire trucks, Earline Jackson, former Ferris city councilwoman, Ferris 2017 Pioneer of the Year, long-time civic leader and beloved mentor to many, celebrated her 91st birthday on Saturday, July 4.

Ferris infrastructure makeover planned

FERRIS – In any growing city you have growing pains. The City of Ferris is no different.   Last week there was a growing pain that translated into a small sink hole in the alley of 5th and Baker.  Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said, “That is a strong sign that there is a broken pipe.

Ferris PD successfully closes active cases

FERRIS – With a total of 11 personnel at the Ferris Police Department, the small team has recently closed a good portion of active cases in the city – some that have been open for a while.

HOA WON’T ALLOW VET TO FLY AMERICAN FLAG

WAXAHACHIE – Marty Hiles stands in his front yard and sees a symbol of unity waving in the Texas afternoon breeze.

County residents not required to wear masks

WAXAHACHIE – Since Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not imposed a mask order for businesses throughout the state in the last week, Ellis County has not imposed an order on businesses either. It could be because the numbers being reported by the state have changed regarding the data being reported.

COVID-19 testing brings in a crowd

WILMER – The City of Wilmer held a free COVID-19 site this week to big success. Organized by the city, at least 200 residents and area locals showed up Monday during a six-hour window at the Wilmer Community Center to be tested for the pandemic.

Ellis County changes COVID-19 data reporting

WAXAHACHIE – Last week, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) changed the system for reporting COVID-19 cases in Ellis County.

DPS arrests suspect in Austin for felony criminal mischief, damage caused to State Capitol

AUSTIN – On Tuesday, June 23, the Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism and damage caused to the Texas State Capitol during a protest on Saturday, May 30.

Commissioners asked to lead fight in property tax reform

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis county commissioners faced what could be described as standing room only Tuesday due to COVID-19 restrictions. Yellow caution tape covering the old wooden chairs was evident as citizens gathered to hear County Judge Todd Little, Commissioner Paul Perry pct.

Midlothian sailor guides aircraft on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan

PHILIPPINE SEA – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Beck, from Midlothian, Texas, guides the wing of an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the “Tiger Tails” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 125, on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan...