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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.

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

Ellis123
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:20
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.

E.C. COVID numbers lacking real value

Ellis123
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:18
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.
Kenneth Wayne Morris

Kenneth Wayne Morris

Ennis man arrested in Cedar Hill murder

Ellis123
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:16
ENNIS – Ennis resident Kenneth Wayne Morris was arrested last week for the murder of Cedar Hill resident Ernest Slayton.

North Texas Giving Day set for Sept. 23

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Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:14
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.
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. Pictured: Sanford, Knight, Shaw, Moore, Robnett, and Ragsdale with Red Oak Chamber President Clint Woodward.

ROISD honors staff, alumni and family

Ellis123
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:12
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.
Photo by Pamela Byers / Facebook

Photo by Pamela Byers / Facebook

Ferris semi-accident claims life of driver

Ellis123
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:57
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.

Wilmer to install new water meters

Ellis123
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:55
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.