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May 4 elections see changing of the guard
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ELLIS COUNTY – The winds of political changed swept across Ellis County Saturday as 108,324 registered voters took to the polls.
This past weekend’s election saw only 14,164 voters turn out or 13.08-percent.
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar presents Ferris Police Officer Christian Cortez with Life-Saving Award during the Monday, May 6 Ferris City Council meeting.
Ferris PD Officer Christian Cortez receives Life-Saving Award
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FERRIS – At the Monday, May 6 Ferris City Council meeting, Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar presented a life-saving award to Ferris Officer Christian Cortez for his quick response and thinking when Cortez responded to a call for assistance from an Ellis County Constable.
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
Ferris PD needs to find a new home for prisoners
News Staff
FERRIS – The Ferris Police Department has been using the Red Oak Police Department jail facilities for some time to house its prisoners when an arrest is made.
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
Wilmer ISD welcomes new elementary school next year
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WILMER – With three public schools and one charter school in the Wilmer-Hutchins school district, there will soon be one more.
“The Board approved last Thursday the contractor for the New Wilmer Elementary School,” Wilmer Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams said.
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar, Bruce Richardson, William Phillips, Peter Santi, Sarah Stastny and Mayor Jim Swafford.
Ferris PD welcomes four new officers
News Staff
Ferris Chief of Police Eddie Salazar introduced four new officers to the city council Monday night.
The Ferris Police Department provides 24-hour police service within the incorporated city limits of Ferris, Texas.
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
FERRIS CITY COUNCIL ELECTION MAY 4: The candidates speak
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PLACE 2
MICHAEL MARTINEZ
Q: How long have you lived in the city of Ferris?
A: We arrived in Ferris right around Nov. 10, 2008. So, 10 years and few months.
Q: What are your ideas for growth in the city?
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:16
Ferris FFA Show and Shine a success
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The first Annual Ferris FFA Show and Shine Car Show was a success! 28 exhibitors registered to enjoy the beautiful weather and show off an amazing field of automotive art.
Taylor Oster, Ferris ISD Student & Family Services Coordinator commented “Thanks to all who joined us today!
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:09
Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey
FERRIS: Confidential city projects posted on Facebook
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FERRIS – In what some observer’s reaction to Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey posting pending projects on Facebook, “it was an attempt to keep his seat on the council.
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:02
Red Oak Police Department collected 164 pounds of unused or expired medications during he National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27.
IMPACT COMMUNITIES: Law enforcement collect 1,117 lbs. of unused/expired medications
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Ellis County citizens participated in the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27.
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:57
State Rep. John Wray presented 2 bills addressing high-speed rail
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AUSTIN – The House Sub-Committee on High Speed Rail heard 11 bills relating to high speed rail lines in Texas. State Representative John Wray (Waxahachie) presented two bills addressing the issue.
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:36
