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Those in the City of Ferris and/or Ellis County with be able to receive the antibody therapy treatment free of charge at the center set up at the Scout House at 514 Mable St.
FERRIS OPENS COVID THERAPY CENTER
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The City of Ferris, like so many other cities, is fighting the rise in COVID numbers and our local hospitals, local physicians, city operations, and educational institutions are being pushed to their limits.With our underserved population, we are especially vulnerable to the rise in cases.
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:20
E.C. COVID numbers lacking real value
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ELLIS COUNTY – While it is easy to throw out numbers about COVID, unfortunately the Ellis County website is still woefully lacking in numbers of any real value.
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:18
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Ennis man arrested in Cedar Hill murder
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ENNIS – Ennis resident Kenneth Wayne Morris was arrested last week for the murder of Cedar Hill resident Ernest Slayton.
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:16
North Texas Giving Day set for Sept. 23
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Meals on Wheels North Central Texas will be taking part in North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 23.This online giving event is designed to empower the community to give back to their neighbors through an easy-to–use platform.Early giving begins Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:14
ROISD honors staff, alumni and family. Pictured: Sanford, Knight, Shaw, Moore, Robnett, and Ragsdale with Red Oak Chamber President Clint Woodward.
ROISD honors staff, alumni and family
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RED OAK – The Red Oak Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Founder’s Day parade and festival on Saturday, September 11 with the theme of Hometown Heroes tying to the 9-11 twentieth anniversary.The Chamber accepted nominations from the community to honor the heroes among us.
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:12
666 BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW IN TEXAS DURING 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION
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AUSTIN – The 87th Legislative Regular Session has concluded with two special sessions having been called to date. As of September 1 however, there were 666 bills signed into law following the ended session back in May.
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 14:04
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Ferris semi-accident claims life of driver
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FERRIS – Michael Velez, of Houston, died Sunday morning when his semi-truck fell off the highway embankment on Interstate 45 and East 5th St. and burst into flames.The accident occurred around 5 a.m.A Ferris Police officer saw a huge explosion on the highway and found the semi engulfed in flames.
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:57
Wilmer to install new water meters
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WILMER – The City of Wilmer will begin the installation of water meters this month.The city council voted “yes” on the new water meters in July with a cost not to exceed $880,780.
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:55
Military Doctor: ‘The covid vaccine program has killed more young active duty people than Covid did’
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Dr. Lee Merritt completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in the United States Navy and served nine years as a Navy physician and surgeon where she also studied bioweapons before returning to Rochester, where she was the only woman to be appointed as the Louis A. Goldstein Fellow of Spinal Surgery.
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:53
L to R – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta, DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor and Lancaster Mayor Clyde Hairston
Wilmer leaders and staff attend Best Southwest Legislative Breakfast Series
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WILMER – Wilmer leaders including Mayor Sheila Petta, Mayor Pro Tem Candy Madrigal and staff spent every Friday in the month of August attending the Best Southwest 2021 T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast Series.
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:43
