Hospital bed capacity in Ellis County released

WAXAHACHIE – Warnings of hospital beds in Texas becoming scarce has been a discussion the last few weeks in Texas as the COVID-19 cases rise. Late last month, Governor Greg Abbott put a halt to elective surgeries in four counties in the state due to the pandemic.

Wilmer cancels Pioneer Days

WILMER – Much like the fate of the Texas State Fair this year, the City of Wilmer has decided to cancel its Pioneer Day’s Festival for 2020 too. Held in the fall, Wilmer’s Pioneer Days marked its 35th anniversary last year, but this year due to COVID-19 the festivities will not happen.

EC Comm. Paul Perry wears many hats

WAXAHACHIE – Amid a legal fracas that ended with the Texas Republican Party of Texas canceling its state convention in-person this year due to the world pandemic, the party voted earlier this week to hold the convention online.

County accepts $3.4 million CARES Act money

WAXAHACHIE – If $3.4 million dollars sounds like a lot of money, it definitely is. The Ellis Commissioners Court approved the Coronavirus Relief Fund, in the CARES Act at the June 30 meeting with a vote of 3:1.

Judge relaxes Governor’s amended COVID-19 order

WAXAHACHIE – As residents in Ellis County were making plans for the Fourth of July this past weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation mandating no outdoor gatherings with more than 10 people.

Beloved Ferris icon Earline Jackson celebrates her 91st birthday

Surrounded by five generations of family and honored by a parade of fire trucks, Earline Jackson, former Ferris city councilwoman, Ferris 2017 Pioneer of the Year, long-time civic leader and beloved mentor to many, celebrated her 91st birthday on Saturday, July 4.

Ferris infrastructure makeover planned

FERRIS – In any growing city you have growing pains. The City of Ferris is no different.   Last week there was a growing pain that translated into a small sink hole in the alley of 5th and Baker.  Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said, “That is a strong sign that there is a broken pipe.

Ferris PD successfully closes active cases

FERRIS – With a total of 11 personnel at the Ferris Police Department, the small team has recently closed a good portion of active cases in the city – some that have been open for a while.

HOA WON’T ALLOW VET TO FLY AMERICAN FLAG

WAXAHACHIE – Marty Hiles stands in his front yard and sees a symbol of unity waving in the Texas afternoon breeze.

County residents not required to wear masks

WAXAHACHIE – Since Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not imposed a mask order for businesses throughout the state in the last week, Ellis County has not imposed an order on businesses either. It could be because the numbers being reported by the state have changed regarding the data being reported.