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The Ferris Police and Fire departments responded to a vehicle that flipped on FM 660. The driver ran into a ditch, and her vehicle hit a culvert becoming airborne. The vehicle not only hit nearby trees, but also snapped a utility pole.

The Ferris Police and Fire departments responded to a vehicle that flipped on FM 660. The driver ran into a ditch, and her vehicle hit a culvert becoming airborne. The vehicle not only hit nearby trees, but also snapped a utility pole.

Ferris vehicle accident takes man’s life

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Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:05
FERRIS – Last Thursday, the City of Ferris reported two motor vehicle accidents in the city just an hour apart.  Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said the Ferris Police and Fire Departments responded to both accidents. In the second accident, one individual lost his life. At 4:32 p.m.
“Mojave” by Theatre Rocks! artistic director Bill Rhoten is being performed at The Core Theatre in Richardson through June 28. The western historical “dramedy” based on the true story of Olive Oatman includes (from left) Elena Vidrine of Ennis (as Olive), Lisa Rosewell of Waxahachie (Sarah Bowman) and Madeleine Makay of Waxahachie (Lilly).

“Mojave” by Theatre Rocks! artistic director Bill Rhoten is being performed at The Core Theatre in Richardson through June 28. The western historical “dramedy” based on the true story of Olive Oatman includes (from left) Elena Vidrine of Ennis (as Olive), Lisa Rosewell of Waxahachie (Sarah Bowman) and Madeleine Makay of Waxahachie (Lilly).

Theatre Rocks! is on stage – and online!

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Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:03
ENNIS – Theatre Rocks! has been thrilled to re-open theatre arts in Ellis County with its world premiere of  “An Orphan’s Adventure” by H. Lee McMillion.  Directors at the theatre have been mindful of public concerns; audiences for the June 5-20 live performances have been limited.

Ferris warrant system glitch, but no arrests

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Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:02
FERRIS – Rumor was the Ferris Police Department was duplicating citations in the city’s citation system last week. As a result of this mistake, a resident was concerned warrants would be issued on citations already paid.

TECQ issues ‘boil order,’ Italy without water

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Wed, 06/24/2020 - 16:01
ITALY – When Andrea Pylant wanted to take a shower last Friday before heading to her friend’s birthday party, she could not – because the Ellis County town in which she lives, Italy – had no water. “We have no water to do anything right now,” she lamented.
In the midst of social unrest stands a silent, slate-gray statue of an unknown soldier resting on his musket, erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 with the inscription, “In Honor of the Dead and Living of Ellis County Who Wore the Gray. Banners may be Furled, but Heroism Lives Forever.”

In the midst of social unrest stands a silent, slate-gray statue of an unknown soldier resting on his musket, erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 with the inscription, “In Honor of the Dead and Living of Ellis County Who Wore the Gray. Banners may be Furled, but Heroism Lives Forever.”

Historical Courthouse monument protested

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:21
WAXAHACHIE – The heat of the summer Texas sun beats down on the rusty colored bricks of the historic Ellis County Courthouse.

Mail-in election ballots and safety at the polls discussed

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:09
WAXAHACHIE – The idea of mail-in ballots has been under great debate lately due to COVID-19. Some voters were of the mind mail-in ballots were the only safe way to go. Other voters said no – heading to the polls is the only way to vote unless there are unusual circumstances.

EC Commissioners Court to look at tax appraisal rate

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:08
WAXAHACHIE – Paul Perry, Ellis County Commissioner, pct. 3, said he will be suggesting at Tuesday afternoon’s Commissioners Court meeting that a change be made regarding the appraisal board in Ellis County.