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Ferris Fire Chief Brian Horton

Ferris Fire Chief Brian Horton

Brian Horton named new Ferris Fire Chief

Ellis123
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 17:15
FERRIS – Chief Brian Horton joins the city of Ferris with more than 30-years of combined experience working in the fire service, in particular by serving as a fire fighter, fire captain, and assistant fire chief for the cities of Athens and Canton.
Collectively, Bob Allwardt, Walter Weiss, Skip Ensley and Sam Love have more than 150 years of law enforcement experience under their badges. Allwardt said he found all the notes and information for the cold cases stuffed in a drawer. Working with the Ellis County Sheriff’s office 17 years and Dallas County Sheriff’s office 26 years – when he arrived in Ferris, he began the daunting task of untangling years of forgotten pieces of the two cold cases.

Collectively, Bob Allwardt, Walter Weiss, Skip Ensley and Sam Love have more than 150 years of law enforcement experience under their badges. Allwardt said he found all the notes and information for the cold cases stuffed in a drawer. Working with the Ellis County Sheriff’s office 17 years and Dallas County Sheriff’s office 26 years – when he arrived in Ferris, he began the daunting task of untangling years of forgotten pieces of the two cold cases.

Dedication to Ferris cold cases keep long-time investigators forging ahead

Ellis123
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 16:51
FERRIS – Sometimes cold cases remain cold for months, for years – sometimes forever. In the small city of Ferris with only about 2,800 residents, two cold cases rocked the community about 10-years-ago.  These days, four men have vowed they will not let these cases stay cold.
Sam Bryant is shown with Cong. Ron Wright, District Judge William D. Wallace and Jake Ellzey.

Sam Bryant is shown with Cong. Ron Wright, District Judge William D. Wallace and Jake Ellzey.

Congressman Ron Wright awards 1st Congressional Veteran Commendations in Ellis County

Ellis123
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 16:43
Waxahachie – U.S Congressman Ron Wright awarded Congressional Veteran Commendations for the first time in Ellis County to three Ellis County public servants. The three veterans honored included former U.S. Army paratrooper Samuel “Trip” Bryant, former U.S.
Cecil Bassino McCauley

Cecil Bassino McCauley

RO felony arrest follows vehicle pursuit, foot chase

News Staff
Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00
RED OAK – The Red Oak police were involved in a foot chase just days before Christmas last week. Officers arrested Cecil Bassino McCauley, a 54-year-old black male from Dallas. McCauley was charged with evading arrest/detention with vehicle and theft of property, which resulted in a felony arrest.
The first ever Wilmer on Ice was “A once in a lifetime thing for one night,” said Wilmer Mayor Dr. Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams.

The first ever Wilmer on Ice was “A once in a lifetime thing for one night,” said Wilmer Mayor Dr. Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams.

Wilmer residents enjoy ice family fun

News Staff
Thu, 01/02/2020 - 00:00
WILMER – It was a warm day, but the ice didn’t melt as the city of Wilmer held an event called Wilmer on Ice. Santa Claus also arrived in the late afternoon just days before Christmas to make sure he had the wish list for all the children in attendance.
CFI’s Wilmer employees visited City Hall last night to make a ceremonial check presentation. Pictured on the back row (L-R) are: Sergio Campos, Melissa Ramirez, Jeff Steele, Candy Madrigal and Phyllis Slough. Front row (L-R) are: Patrick Meilinger, Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams and Greg Shaw.

CFI’s Wilmer employees visited City Hall last night to make a ceremonial check presentation. Pictured on the back row (L-R) are: Sergio Campos, Melissa Ramirez, Jeff Steele, Candy Madrigal and Phyllis Slough. Front row (L-R) are: Patrick Meilinger, Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams and Greg Shaw.

CFI donates to Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope

News Staff
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope got an early Christmas gift from employees of truckload carrier CFI – to the tune of $2,600. The local program was one of 19 charities around the nation supported by CFI in its annual Truckloads of Treasures holiday giving campaign.

Businesses support foster families for the holidays

News Staff
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – Red Oak area businesses partnered with Red Oak Independent School District’s Community and Family Services to bring extra joy to dozens of district students currently in foster care, and the families providing that care. The first-ever Holiday Festival held Dec.