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Bill would allow baccalaureate degree

News Staff
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
AUSTIN – State Representative John Wray filed legislation that would remove an unnecessary restriction preventing community colleges from offering a baccalaureate degree.

Ferris water issues continue

SHEILA HATFIELD / Managing Editor
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – With the exception of City Councilwoman Sherie Chapman getting upset with City Manager Bill Jordan about resident’s water being shut off without notice, the special-called meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 was unusually quiet and orderly.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE

News Staff
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
Matthew Louque of Waxahachie was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Louque was initiated at Louisiana Tech University.

GH Mayoral Runoff Feb. 23

RITA COOK / News Editor
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
GLENN HEIGHTS – Voters will take to the polls in Glenn Heights Feb. 23 for the runoff mayoral race after a special election late last month left former city councilmember Harry Garrett and newcomer Sheena Morgan vying for the coveted seat. With five candidates originally, Garrett came away with 46.

7-YEAR-OLD MAULED BY PIT BULL

News Staff
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – A stray pit bull attacked a seven-year-old playing in his front yard Sunday in the 600 block of Pecan Street, according to police reports. Witnesses said three dogs were roaming Pecan Street when the attack occurred.
Franklin County (Ark.) sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Chancey tries to control his new and excited K9 Pit Bull, Pepper, as they’re introduced during Friday’s graduation from Midlothian-based Sector K9, a police canine training group, at Ferris ISD auditorium. Photo courtesy Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News

Franklin County (Ark.) sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Chancey tries to control his new and excited K9 Pit Bull, Pepper, as they’re introduced during Friday’s graduation from Midlothian-based Sector K9, a police canine training group, at Ferris ISD auditorium. Photo courtesy Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News

Rescued Pit Bulls showcased at Ferris graduation ceremony

News Staff
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Spectators gathered in the Ferris Independent School District board meeting room to see the latest graduates of the Animal Farm Foundation’s police dog program Friday.

Water outage stuns residents

News Staff
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Residents on the east side of Interstate 45 woke up without water last Wednesday. Seems the city was fixing water leaks, but failed to tell anyone their water would be shut-off.

Ferris City Council elections filings

RITA COOK / News Editor
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – The residents have spoken in Ferris and the May City Council elections look to be full of new faces. Many city residents are hoping these new faces will drive voters to the polls to see change in the city. The open council seats for the May election include places 2, 3 and 5.
Ferris Fire and Rescue were called to the scene of an overturned truck Friday. The incident occurred east of Ferris on Wolf Springs Road. No injuries were reported. Photo courtesy Jim West.

Ferris Fire and Rescue were called to the scene of an overturned truck Friday. The incident occurred east of Ferris on Wolf Springs Road. No injuries were reported. Photo courtesy Jim West.

Truck overturns on Wolf Springs Rd. Friday, Feb. 15

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Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:42