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CORE45. Image courtesy of CESO Inc.

CORE45. Image courtesy of CESO Inc.

Wilmer scores again with 1.6 million sq-ft industrial project

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Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:24
WILMER – This month will see another industrial project in the City of Wilmer with CORE45’s 1.6 million square feet of industrial space groundbreaking, Stream Realty Partners and TRG announced today.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams and the City of Ferris hosted State Representative Brian Harrison Thursday, Jan. 6 at the Ferris & Ellis County Joint Monoclonal Antibody Center.

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams and the City of Ferris hosted State Representative Brian Harrison Thursday, Jan. 6 at the Ferris & Ellis County Joint Monoclonal Antibody Center.

Ferris Monoclonal Center runs out of treatments

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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 15:10
FERRIS – On Friday, Jan.
Richard Rozier

Richard Rozier

2 running for Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector

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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 15:07
Conservative Republican Richard Rozier has announced he is running to be the elected Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector in the Republican primary election March 1.He will face Paul Christenson, also a conservative Republican. Christenson and his wife live in Waxahachie.

Ferris offering vaccinations, rapid testing

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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 15:05
FERRIS – On Monday, Ferris announced COVID vaccinations and testing and rapid testing at the Scout House, 514 S. Mabel.The site is open from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for vaccinations (1st dose, 2nd dose, and Booster). Other locations include McDonald Elementary (Cafeteria), 500 FM 983 from  8 a.m.
Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Ferris police nab suspect in Dec. 30 fatal hit-and-run.

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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 15:04
Jorge Garcia, 37, of Rice has been arrested by the Ferris police with help from the Ennis Police Department and tips from local residents.Garcia was booked into the Ellis County Jail Thursday, Jan. 6 at 2:19 p.m. and charged with accident involving injury/death, a second-degree felony.
“The City’s Wilmer Initiative to Spread Hope Christmas Program was an incredible success,”said Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta.

“The City’s Wilmer Initiative to Spread Hope Christmas Program was an incredible success,”said Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta.

Wilmer Mayor’s toy drive deemed a success

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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 15:03
WILMER – The City of Wilmer accepted applications at the end of last year for the annual Mayor’s Toy Drive for Christmas.Parents and legal guardians for children living in Wilmer submitted an application with their child’s top three wishes that were under $25.

Register by Jan. 31 to vote in the March 1 Primary Election

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Wed, 01/12/2022 - 15:01
AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the Jan. 31 voter registration deadline for the March 1 Primary Elections in Texas.Voters registered by Jan.
Lucy Barboza resides at Arabella of Red Oak, where she has been since August, 2020.

Lucy Barboza resides at Arabella of Red Oak, where she has been since August, 2020.

Lucy Barboza recently celebrated her 96th birthday

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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 15:21
RED OAK – Senior living community Arabella of Red Oak, 200 Washington St., is blessed to be the home of 96-year-old Ms. Lucy Barboza, lover of singing and dancing.Naturally, she keeps the good vibes going at the events and parties. Employees at the community say she is full of love and wisdom.