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Ferris Economic Development Corporation requested the rezoning of .69 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and South Wood Street. Ferris’ EDC purchased the property in February 2024 for the development of a restaurant in alignment with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan for that area of the city.

Ferris Economic Development Corporation requested the rezoning of .69 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and South Wood Street. Ferris’ EDC purchased the property in February 2024 for the development of a restaurant in alignment with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan for that area of the city.

New developments fuel Ferris growth

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Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:03
FERRIS – At a joint Planning & Zoning Commission/City Council meeting in late June both bodies held joint public hearings to approve rezoning applications for two future developments in the city.Village Place Towns Rezoning was approved on 17.

Waxahachie Council ups homestead exemption

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Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:29
WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council said yes in a 4-0 vote at a recent special city council meeting to raise the city’s general homestead exemption.The increase in the exemption will now be at 3.5% effective as of January, with a minimum exemption of $5,000.

Publisher defamed on Facebook post

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Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:16
FERRIS – A recent post on Facebook’s “Ferris News” stating Ellis County Press Publisher/Editor Charles Hatfield was the Chair of the Ferris Economic Development Corporation got a lot of attention countywide – even though it was not true.
CISCO is relocating from their current location at 2601 N. Beckley Ave. in Dallas, where it has been since 1963.

CISCO is relocating from their current location at 2601 N. Beckley Ave. in Dallas, where it has been since 1963.

CISCO construction nearing completion

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Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:03
FERRIS – Contractors Iron & Steel I, LLC company will be relocating to Ferris when construction of their new steel fabrication building is completed.
Immediate Past President James Leaks, Sr. (L) receiving award for 18 years of service from President Pro-Tem Edward Lane.

Immediate Past President James Leaks, Sr. (L) receiving award for 18 years of service from President Pro-Tem Edward Lane.

GWAC H.S. Alumni Association honors scholarship recipients

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Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:03
Ennis – Recently, the George Washington Carver High School Alumni Association of Ennis awarded their 2024 scholarship recipients from Ennis High School.During the Juneteenth Program, the alumni association honored James Leaks, Sr.

FEMA assistance deadline extended to Aug. 15

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Wed, 07/03/2024 - 15:58
Disaster survivors in Texas now have a little more time to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Ellis County with uninsured losses from the storms and flooding that occurred April 26-June 5 may be eligible for FEMA assistance.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center.