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May 4 elections see changing of the guard

News Staff
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
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.
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 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

News Staff
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
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.

Wilmer ISD welcomes new elementary school next year

News Staff
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
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.
Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar, Bruce Richardson, William Phillips, Peter Santi, Sarah Stastny and Mayor Jim Swafford.

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
Wed, 05/08/2019 - 05:00
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.

FERRIS CITY COUNCIL ELECTION MAY 4: The candidates speak

Ellis123
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:16
  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?

Ferris FFA Show and Shine a success

Ellis123
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:09
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!
Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey

Ferris City Councilman Bobby Lindsey

FERRIS: Confidential city projects posted on Facebook

Ellis123
Wed, 05/01/2019 - 13:02
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.