Ferris City Manager Williams named to NCTCOG Public Works Council

FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams was recently named to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Public Works Council.

Ferris Police save man from suicide attempt

FERRIS – The Ferris Police Department responded to a welfare concern Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m. and thwarted a potential suicide incident.Ferris Police Officer G. Davis was called to a welfare concern after being alerted by dispatch of a man walking northbound on Interstate 45 in Ferris.

Wilmer mayor outlines Christmas W.I.S.H. program

WILMER – The City of Wilmer is getting ready for the holidays and that means reaching out to residents through the Mayor’s W.I.S.H. program.Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta is asking everyone who has a need to participate in the program to complete their applications no later than Dec. 16.

WILMER’S FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINS THE UTSW/PARKLAND BIOTEL SYSTEM

WILMER – On Oct. 20, the city council approved an agreement with UTSW/Parkland to provide medical direction for the city’s emergency medical services and provide a prehospital emergency medical direction.The medical direction is provided through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

LOOP 9 COULD DISPLACE RESIDENTS

ELLIS COUNTY – Ever since I moved to Dallas/Ellis County, I have heard of Loop 9.On Dec. 8 and 13, the Texas Department of Transportation will be holding a public hearing set for yet another Loop 9 discussion.

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS

FERRIS – The Nov. 8 election earlier this week saw some election offices around the country still counting votes. Fortunately, Ellis County had its votes counted with no hiccups.Two school districts with bond package propositions on the ballot were all rejected by voters.

Midlothian man arrested on sexual abuse charges

Midlothian – Jesse Aaron Goza, 42, of Midlothian was arrested Wednesday on two counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.Midlothian Police began the investigation into the allegations made against Goza on Oct. 12.

Hutchins’ voters say yes to new city hall

HUTCHINS – Voters in the City of Hutchins said yes to a new city hall this past week during the Nov. 8 local elections.

Hitting a deer in the road is not that uncommon

ELLIS COUNTY – Recently a friend of mine living in Ellis County hit a 10-point buck running across the highway chasing a doe.He called me and asked me if I knew the rules about large deer with an amazing set of antlers and he thought it a shame the meat would go to waste.

Wilmer Council names Nov. 6 ‘Rev. Grady Jackson Day’

WILMER – The Wilmer City Council named Nov. 6 “Rev. Grady Jackson Day.” The proclamation was presented to Full Gospel Holiness Church at the Nov.