RFR Scholarship Benefit to be held Saturday

 FERRIS – The 4th Annual RFR Memorial Scholarship Benefit will be held on Oct. 4 at the Ferris High School.“This is an action-packed schedule with fun and activities for the entire family,” according to Jesse Rodriguez, founder of The Robert F. Rodriguez Leadership Foundation.

Covenant Church Assembly of God holding a Sanctuary Anointing Celebration Sunday, Oct. 5

 FERRIS – On Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Covenant Church Assembly of God at 959 FM 664 will hold a Sanctuary Anointing Celebration.Founded by Rev. Neil Burnam in January 1990, built in 1997, it was originally named Christian Family Fellowship and was served by Rev. Neil Burnam 1999-1995; Rev.

Truck accident closes Waxahachie highway

 WAXAHACHIE – A livestock truck accident shut down US Hwy 77 in Waxahachie late last week.The accident occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 when a semi-truck carrying a cattle trailer had a blowout, according to the driver.

Sheriff’s Department looking for missing juvenile male

 ELLIS COUNTY – As of Sunday, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department had not reported finding missing 14-year-old Dakota Johnson.Johnson is a black male, 5'9" and 130 pounds.His last known location was in the 100 block of Wilson Road near his home in Waxahachie.

2026 FY budget, 0.273992 tax rate approved by Ellis County Commissioners

 ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Commissioner’s voted unanimously to approve the 2026 fiscal year budget and 0.273992 tax rate.Ellis County Judge John Wray commended Ellis County Chief of Staff Ryan Garrett for his part in the successful budget.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 25, 2025)

 ALMAAlma seems to have an active animal population. Recently a resident posted, “Whoever has young black cows on Lake Tom Sawyer they are out running thru neighbor’s yards. This has been going on for over a week.” Apparently, there were about 10 one-year-old cows visiting neighborhoods unattended.

I-35E closes Red Oak detours

 RED OAK – All lanes of north and southbound I-35E are closed and detoured between FM 664/Ovilla Road and Bear Creek Road near Red Oak through late 2026 for an ongoing improvement project.All southbound lanes of I-35E will be closed and detoured between Bear Creek Road and FM 664/Ovilla Road.

Jason Hogan honored for 25 years of service

 WILMER – On Thursday, Sept. 18, the City of Wilmer recognized Jason Hogan at Thursday at its city council meeting for his 25 years of service with the Wilmer Fire Department. In the photo above, from left to right are Wilmer Fire Chief David Gifford, Jason Hogan, and Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta.

Ferris Nichirin Atco ribbon cutting

 FERRIS – The Ferris Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Nichirin Atco Texas, Inc. on Friday, Sept. 19.

Ellis County Sheriff seeking help with 2-year-old murder investigation

 ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office said last week they were asking for the public’s help in a two-year-old death investigation of Jackie Wayne Shelby, aged 54 at the time of his death.Shelby’s death took place in Italy, Texas, in February 2023.