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LEGAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ELLIS COUNTY RURAL VETERANS

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:36
FORT WORTH – Today, the Texas A&M School of Law Family and Veterans Advocacy Clinic announced the establishment of bi-monthly online legal clinics designed to help eligible rural veterans in Ellis County.
Spacious and open design is typical of Lennar Homes.

Spacious and open design is typical of Lennar Homes.

FERRIS’ TINY HOME PROJECT UNDERWAY

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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:44
FERRIS – While things might appear to be bigger in Texas in most cases, in Ferris, city leaders are pushing forward on a tiny project. On Sept. 21, Ferris Planning & Zoning along with the city council approved a zoning change for Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. to rezone 11.
Judy Littlefield, the mother of Chad Littlefield, holds a copy of her newly released book.

Judy Littlefield, the mother of Chad Littlefield, holds a copy of her newly released book.

‘The Other Man Down’ tells story of Littlefield

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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:40
ELLIS COUNTY – Judy Littlefield was the mother of Chad Littlefield.   She recently shared her story with writer Angie McEachem Todd for the book, “The Other Man Down: A Mother’s Journey After the American Sniper Tragedy.

OVILLA UPGRADES UNDERWAY

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Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:34
OVILLA – There is all kinds of progress being made in the City of Ovilla. First, there was the Water Street Bridge Improvement Project that was scheduled to get underway.  The city had originally began working with engineers back in October, 2018 to begin that much-needed improvement project.
Verity, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was placed with the Ellis County District Attorney’s office through Canine Companions for Independence. Her name means “the state or quality of being true.”

Verity, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, was placed with the Ellis County District Attorney’s office through Canine Companions for Independence. Her name means “the state or quality of being true.”

A TALE OF 2 DOGS #1: Courthouse dog has finally arrived and is ready for duty

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:42
WAXAHACHIE – After a year-and-half long process, the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office finally received its courthouse dog.   Verity is a two-year-old Labrador retriever placed with the office through Canine Companions for Independence®.  Her name means, “the state or quality of being true.
Photo courtesy City of Ferris

Photo courtesy City of Ferris

A TALE OF 2 DOGS #2: The famous “Ferris Wolf” finally caught

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:38
FERRIS – If you thought you blinked and saw a wolf the last few years in Ferris, you might be correct. In fact, there has been a wolf – or a hybrid dog – working the streets after getting away from its owner a few years ago. Ferris Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott verified the dog was tough too.

Ferris ISD seeking $12-million bond approval

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:35
FERRIS – With 2020 being one of the most unprecedented years on record, the upcoming election will likely be a series of twists and turns too. One item Ferris residents will want to take note of on the ballot is a bond election being called by Ferris ISD.

HOSPITAL SAYS YOU HAVE COVID WHEN ADMITTED – EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:21
ITALY – Andrea Pylant lives in Italy, Texas. Her 90-year-old mother lives with her.  This past weekend, Pylant noticed her mother was gaining fluid weight on her body.  They had an appointment scheduled for Oct. 14 with her cardiologist, but she knew her mother needed attention before that time.

ROISD alters student residency requirements for new enrollees

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Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:18
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD values every family that resides within the boundaries of the district, across five different municipalities – Red Oak, Glenn Heights, Ovilla, Oak Leaf and Pecan Hill.  With top-ranked campuses in Ellis County, Red Oak ISD is attracting new families and we embrace our growth.
Shown with Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott are Officer Steinfeldt’s widow Michelle and 17-year-old daughter Alyssa, who were in attendance with other family members including mother Debra and father Harry. Photo by Greg Chapman / The Ellis County Press.

Shown with Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott are Officer Steinfeldt’s widow Michelle and 17-year-old daughter Alyssa, who were in attendance with other family members including mother Debra and father Harry. Photo by Greg Chapman / The Ellis County Press.

Ferris honors memory of beloved police officer

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 17:13
FERRIS – When the Ferris Police Department moves its headquarters to the now Ferris City Hall, the building will have a new name.  Passed by the Ferris City Council on Monday, Sept.