Wilmer warehouse deal to lease 1-million sq. ft.

WILMER – A huge industrial deal in southern Dallas County has taken a big block of new North Texas warehouse space off the market, according to a report in The Dallas Morning News. Chicago-based Logistics Property Co.

Dispatchers are COOL!

FERRIS – “Dispatchers are COOL,” is a brief statement from Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar, and he couldn’t be more correct in his summation. The City of Ferris employs four full-time dispatchers and two part-time. Last week, April 14 to 20 was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Fill the Boot campaign raises funds for MDA

FERRIS – It was in the city of Ferris last week I saw dedicated fire professionals in the streets raising money for a campaign going on since 1954.

Candidates Forum held despite wild weather

FERRIS – While the thunderstorms roared through the Ellis County area Saturday and was the reason Ferris’ annual Brick Fest was canceled, it did not dampen the spirits of the candidates who showed up to participate in the City Council Candidates Forum.

Texas Senate votes to advance property tax reform bill

The Texas Senate broke a logjam that had paralyzed a piece of priority legislation for weeks, blunting a controversial provision in its property tax reform package Monday and then advancing the bill — without having to deploy a procedural “nuclear option.

Ferris ISD robotics team takes 2nd place at UIL Robotics State Championship

FERRIS – The Ferris ISD Robotics team took second place at this year’s UIL Robotics State Championships. “The team qualified for state and placed second overall,” said Ferris ISD Superintendent James Hartmann “Huge accomplishment.

FERRIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 15: Ferris business given access to city property for private use

FERRIS – The Ferris City Council voted to change the zoning of a property (alley) located south of W. 6th street and west of S. Main street from Corridor Commercial District to Planned Development 16.