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Ferris COP program offered

Ellis123
Wed, 09/16/2020 - 15:27
The Ferris “Citizens On Patrol” (COP) program is accepting applications.  “This is the first program in Ferris of its kind,” said Ferris Chief of Police John DeLeon. “I’m truly excited to implement the program to the citizens of Ferris.

CDC CONFESSES TO LYING

Ellis123
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:37
FERRIS – We rely on our government agencies to give us accurate information. Or do we? Should we? That has come into question more and more lately with the reporting of COVID-19 numbers.

ANOTHER COVID-19 CASUALTY: NNO 2000

Ellis123
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:34
FERRIS – National Night Out has been celebrated since 1984. This year, due to COVID-19, many cities have canceled the event. Normally held in August because of the Texas heat – it is held in October instead.

HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?

Ellis123
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:32
Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in North Texas to respond between now and the deadline of September 30.    Currently, North Texas holds a 68.

OVILLA CONTINUES TO GROW

Ellis123
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:24
OVILLA – The City of Ovilla continues to grow.   Recently, the Broadmoor Estates residential subdivision at the northwest corner of Westmoreland Road and Red Oak Creek Road broke ground as part of the city’s continuing growth. Phase One of Broadmoor Estates will have 84 residential lots.

Clinical research treatment for Coronavirus taking place in Red Oak

Ellis123
Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:21
RED OAK – The fight against the Coronavirus is taking place right here in Ellis County.  A clinical study of treatment for the virus is being conducted by Epic Medical Research located in Red Oak. The clinical research is being conducted by Dr.
The 8,200-square-foot building for the new city hall at the corner of 6th Street and Central will offer much needed customer service and efficiency improvements. The project is scheduled to be complete in late 2021.

The 8,200-square-foot building for the new city hall at the corner of 6th Street and Central will offer much needed customer service and efficiency improvements. The project is scheduled to be complete in late 2021.

Ferris confirms new city hall

Ellis123
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 13:05
FERRIS – Changes are afoot in Ferris.  The city is designing and renovating a new city hall to serve the community into the future, according to Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams.
Wilmer’s local Portacool Distribution Center, a worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry recently gifted both the city’s police and fire departments with $1,500 each.

Wilmer’s local Portacool Distribution Center, a worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry recently gifted both the city’s police and fire departments with $1,500 each.

Portacool presents Wilmer Police, Fire with generous donations

Ellis123
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 13:02
WILMER – Good business and a good business neighbor. Wilmer’s local Portacool Distribution Center, a worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry recently gifted both the city’s police and fire departments with generous donations of money.