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BLOOD DRIVE FOR LOCAL CHILD A SUCCESS

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – The Ferris Independent School District stepped up recently offering the Ferris High School as the location for a blood drive to benefit 11-month-old Jesse Hunsaker. The little girl has already had six surgeries as well as having a kidney removed at two-months-old.

Sherman appointed to House Appropriations Committee

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00

AUSTIN – Texas House member Carl O. Sherman, (D-HD 109) was appointed to the highly sought after Appropriations Committee by Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen.

Civil rights groups warn Texas voter citizenship check could violate federal law

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00

The state of Texas’ announcement it was flagging tens of thousands of registered voters for citizenship checks was met with dismay among civil rights attorneys and voting rights advocates, who said it echoed efforts around the country to remove eligible voters from the rolls.

Hazel Ingram Elementary School receives $4,000 Grant

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Thu, 01/31/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – Hazel Ingram Elementary School has received a $4,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant for their Outdoor Learning Center. Lowe’s grant application was based on the goal of improving hands-on learning with real world application in Science at Hazel Ingram Elementary School.

Ferris’ Beatrice Wallace interviewed by WBAP 820 AM

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 12:19

FERRIS – Bill Kinder, host of the popular nationally syndicated Big Billy Kinder Outdoors radio program, interviewed Beatrice Wallace at her estate home in Ferris recently. The programs airs at 5 a.m. on WBAP, 820 AM.

3 robbery suspects in custody

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 00:00

MIDLOTHIAN – Three robbery suspects were in custody last Wednesday after leading Midlothian and Cedar Hill police on a chase after holding up a truck stop in Ellis County. The robbery occurred around 3 a.m. at the Love’s Travel Stop in the 1500 block of West Main Street in Midlothian.

Body found confirmed to be missing Ennis mother

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 00:00

ENNIS – Ennis police on Tuesday confirmed the body that a volunteer search team found Monday morning is that of missing Ennis mom Emily Wade. Volunteers found the woman’s body at Little Water Crossing in Ennis in a creek bed which had flooded the night of Jan. 5 when Wade went missing.

Garrett murder suspect arrested

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 00:00

GARRETT – Timothy Brown, 58, of Ennis was arrested Saturday as a suspect in the shooting death of Donald Claxton of Ennis. Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting behind the Spec’s Liquor Store in Garrett Friday at 10:43 p.m.

RO School Board approves Flight Plan 2023

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 00:00

RED OAK – Red Oak’s Independent School District is ready to take flight. Taking flight all the way into 2023, the school recently approved what is monikered Flight Plan 2023. Flight Plan 2023 is a comprehensive strategic plan reflecting feedback and district priorities.

Ferris, Red Oak council sign-ups begin

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Thu, 01/24/2019 - 00:00

ELLIS COUNTY – Among other cities in Ellis County and southern Dallas County, sign-ups to run for a city council seat begin Jan. 16 through Feb. 15. Packets to be filled out and returned can be picked up at City Halls during business hours.