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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.

Wilmer will celebrate National Night Out

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:47
WILMER – The City of Wilmer will be having its annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday, Oct. 6.  Wilmer Police Chief Victor Kemp said several weeks ago he felt strongly about hosting the event even with COVID-19 causing many cities to cancel.
This year’s golf tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster.

This year’s golf tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster.

RO Chamber hosting annual golf tournament this week

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:45
RED OAK - The Red Oak Area Chamber Classic Golf Tournament has been hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for the past 31 years. Normally the golf tournament is held in May – this year COVID-19 affected that too.

Motorcycle crash injures 1

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:37
FERRIS - On Sept. 11, at approximately 9:32 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a one vehicle crash on FM 660 approximately 150 feet east of Newton Road in Ellis County.

Juvenile shot in Waxahachie in stable condition

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:28
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Patrol Deputies were called to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday at 6:42 p.m.   The juvenile, whose identity was not released, was shot in the 300 block of Chapel Hill Lane in Waxahachie. Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Sergeant Joe M.