ECP-TV raises the bar with politics and girl talk

FERRIS – If you have been watching Ellis County Press’s ECP-TV the last year, you know Tommy Scott and Rita Cook come to you each week with a rundown of what is going on in Ellis County and parts of Southern Dallas County. Well, now there is even more to watch.

Dallas getting another area code (945)

AUSTIN – The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the adoption of an additional area code for the greater Dallas area to accommodate continued population growth.

March 3, 2020 Joint Primary Election results

2020 Republican Primary results: https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/10860/REP-EV-Upload?bidId=   2020 Democratic Primary results: https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/10861/DEM-EV-Upload?bidId=  

School board sign-up ends

FERRIS – Local school board elections will take place on May 2 alongside the city council elections in cities in the Ellis County Press readership area. If you have not registered to vote, you have until Apr. 2. Early voting begins Apr. 20 to 24, 27 and 28.

Mentors Care at Ferris ISD showing results

FERRIS – Forty-eight students at Ferris High School are part of a new program called Mentors Care. Mentors Care is a nonprof it founded by Dena Petty 11-years ago.

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.