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FERRIS: Statement regarding closures from Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

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Fri, 03/13/2020 - 15:56

“To the maximum extent possible consistent with the guidance that the CDC is putting out, people should go about their lives as normal. And so if you’re sick, stay home from work. If you’re not, go to work, and so forth.

Incumbent Sheriff Chuck Edge

Edge, Norman in sheriff runoff

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00

WAXAHACHIE — After the Mar. 3 Primary Elections last week, many candidates took home a win. Those candidates in some cases will not have to face off in the November election against a Republican or Democratic challenger. That was not the case for the Ellis County Sheriff election.

Mac, a three-year-old Dutch Shepperd from Holland is shown in new body armor which includes a bullet and stab protective vest, and was made possible due to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Wilmer’s K9 team has more than a decade of police experience

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00

WILMER - Anyone who has a four-legged friend knows the importance of bonding handler and dog. This becomes increasingly important when the handler and dog are in situations where lives can be on the line.

Ferris Chief Financial Officer Bobby LaBorde and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

FERRIS HOLDS CANDIDATE FORUM

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00

On Monday night, Ferris City Manager, Brooks Williams, along with Ferris Chief Financial Officer, Bobby LaBorde fielded questions to the six candidates running for mayor and city council seats. Candidates for Ferris city offices who participated in the Mar.

City of Wilmer asks residents to sign-up to receive local alerts

News Staff

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00

WILMER - If you live in Wilmer and are wondering what is going on in your city - that is going to change. The city recently partnered with a company called Nixle to implement its Community Notification System.

Double shooting suspect at bar near Ferris ‘cooperating’ with authorities

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Wed, 03/11/2020 - 00:00

FERRIS – A man who allegedly shot two men during a bar fight near Ferris is “cooperating” with investigators, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed today. At this time, the suspect, whose identity is being withheld, is not in custody. The shooting took place Mar.

Coronavirus – and what local communities are doing to be aware

News Staff

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 11:36

ELLIS COUNTY – While there is something in the news daily about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), there are ways to make sure you are as safe as you can be here in the United States. The virus is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.

Ferris FFA’s Daphne Blackburn goes 2 for 2 in Calf Scrambles

News Staff

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 11:35

SAN ANTONIO – On Thursday, Feb. 13, Daphne Blackburn of the Ferris FFA caught a calf during the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s nightly Calf Scramble. She was among 456 total kids from different 4H and FFA programs that participated in the Calf Scramble this year.

Sunrise Road in Wilmer closed for 5 months

News Staff

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 11:33

WILMER – Residents in Wilmer will need to find an alternate route for the next five months while Sunrise Road to Pleasant Run Road is closed. The closure is for the Sunrise Road expansion between the cities of Wilmer, Lancaster and Dallas County.

VASE - Estavious Smith’s state qualifying drawing

Red Oak art students excel at 2 shows

News Staff

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 11:32

RED OAK – Red Oak High School students recently competed in the regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event Feb. 21-22. Two Red Oak HS students advanced to the state competition later this spring and six students medaled in their division. The state competition is Apr.