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K9 detection dogs graduate Friday
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FERRIS – On Friday, Dec. 13, Animal Farm Foundation and Sector K9 will graduate their latest class of weapons and drugs detection dogs.
The graduation will take place at the Ferris ISD, 301 East 5th Street, at 10 a.m.
Graduates include: Sgt.
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 05:00
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RED OAK POLICE ARREST 3 IN AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
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RED OAK – Three suspects were arrested last week on aggravated robbery charges in the city of Red Oak.
Revelation Jefferson, 17 from Dallas and Lemarcus Darell Ladd, 19 from Dallas were arrested on aggravated robbery charges as well as a third unnamed suspect.
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 05:00
Public input sought on Community Development Block Grant
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FERRIS – Residents of the city of Ferris are invited to a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall to discuss the city’s 2017 Texas Community Development Contract or Community Development Block Grant.
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 05:00
A Houston man will face criminal charges after police identified him as the owner of 15 dogs that were found chained up to trees and deserted in a wooded area of Grimes County earlier this month.
ANIMAL CRUELTY NOW A FEDERAL FELONY
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EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve reprinted The Houston Chronicle article below to bring awareness of the consequences of animal cruelty.
Animals across the country are a little bit safer now that animal cruelty is officially a federal felony in the U.S.
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00
Ferris approves issuance of $3,500,000 municipal bonds
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FERRIS – In an effort to resolve on-going water issues, the Ferris City Council authorized the publication of certificates of obligation (municipal bonds) Monday night.
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00
James Branch, the new Assistant City Manager of Support Services and the Economic Development Director for the City of Ferris.
Branch new EDC Director
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FERRIS – James Branch has been selected as the next Economic Development Director for the City of Ferris as of Dec. 2.
Branch will serve a dual role, as Assistant City Manager of Support Services and the Economic Development Director.
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00
Unity in the Community volunteers tore down a chain-link fence separating the white cemetery from the black cemetery. Amber Hall said a little history of the cemetery includes the fact is was once known as the “colored cemetery,” thus the reason for the chain link fence.
UIC cleans up forgotten cemetery
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FERRIS – What does it take to clean up a cemetery? A Ferris organization called Unity in the Community is finding out the answer to that question.
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00
The two-year Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program will offer students a chance to enter the high-tech aerospace sector with no formal qualifications.
Bombardier, TSTC team up on apprenticeship program
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RED OAK – Bombardier today announced the establishment of a new aviation apprenticeship training program in association with Texas State Technical College in Red Oak, Texas, designed to develop local talent, drive regional aerospace growth and provide support for the manufacture of the Advanced...
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:19
New sanitary sewer line approved
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WILMER – The Wilmer city council approved a bid at last week’s city council meeting authorizing RT&E Rural Water Company the job for the construction of an 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer line on Serving Our Community Distribution Dr. and Goode Rd.
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
Eric Shane Harris
Red Oak man gets 80 years
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WAXAHACHIE – On Nov. 21, after a week-long trial in the 443rd Judicial District Court, Eric Shane Harris, 36, of Red Oak, was sentenced to a total of 80 years in prison for sexual assault of a child.
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
