Ferris ISD Police Department needs public’s help in identifying person of interest

The Ferris ISD Police Department is requesting assistance identifying a person of interest from a recent theft/property damage that occurred on our property on 2/12/20 between 10:30 p.m. and midnight. The woman is believed to have been driving a Kia Sorrento or Sportage without a license plate.

Camp Invention summer STEM program coming to Northside Elementary School

WAXAHACHIE – Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Northside Elementary School the week of June 8 – June 11.

Vance Hinds seeks County Court at Law No. 3 seat

I, Vance Hinds, am honored to announce my candidacy for Judge of the newly created Ellis County Court of Law No. 3. My roots run deep in Ellis County. My family has lived in Ellis County since the 1800s. Both parents were born in Ellis County, and both graduated from Italy High School.

CITY OF FERRIS: When do you need a building permit?

Q. What do you want people to know about obtaining permits to do work? A. The City of Ferris reviews documents needed to ensure that buildings, accessory buildings (sheds, shops etc..), fences and signs are compliant with all government codes and safety standards prior to construction.

Ellis County city council elections set

ELLIS COUNTY – City council elections throughout Ellis County will be held Saturday, May 2, If you have not registered to vote, you have until Apr. 2 to get your paperwork in for voter’s registration. Early voting for the May election begins Apr. 20 to 24, 27 and 28.

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Travis’ letter from the Alamo

FEBRUARY 24, 1836 – From the Alamo, William Barret Travis wrote and sent out his famous “Victory or Death” letter seeking reinforcements and supplies from supporters.

ROPD teams up with Dallas County to make arrest

RED OAK – The Red Oak Police identified Dallas resident Dequindrick Nelson, 29, as the suspect in last week’s burglary at the Exxon Whistle Stop in the 500 block of N. State Highway 342.

Midlothian woman finds birth parents through DNA kit

MIDLOTHIAN – A Midlothian woman who was adopted at a young age recently found her birth parents through genetic testing. Not only that – she also discovered her birth parents had married after she was born.

Democrat and Republican Joint Primary Election is March 3

ELLIS COUNTY – Democrat and Republican Joint Primary Elections are Tuesday, March 3. Early voting began this week and goes through February 28. If you aren’t sure where you can vote, visit https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/629/Upcoming-Elections for more information.

FHS cheerleaders selected to All-State team

Ferris High School senior cheerleaders Victoria Coronado, Cara King and Jasmine Peery were selected to the TGCA Academic All-State team for cheerleading for 2019-20.