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Old Bardwell Historical Marker Dedication
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BARDWELL – More than 100 people attended the Old Bardwell Historical dedication on Saturday, April 13 at the Bardwell Church of Christ Annex.Sharen Farmer presented the history of Old Bardwell and current Bardwell to the attentive and appreciative gathering of current and past residents.
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:15
City Manager Brooks Williams and Asst. City Manager John DeLeon shown installing crosswalk flags.
Ferris implements crosswalk flags
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Ferris – The City of Ferris is proud to announce the implementation of crosswalk flags at designated pedestrian crossings on FM 664 and FM 983.
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:12
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Google hosts robotics workshop in Midlothian
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MIDLOTHIAN – Google recently hosted a free hands-on robotics workshop at the MILE in Midlothian for more than 100 Ellis County students, grades 6-10.During the workshop, students worked in teams to build robots and then competed in a series of group challenges.
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:10
EC Commissioners approve VoteSafe Support for upcoming election
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to purchase the VEMACS Support and VoteSafe Support from the VOTEC Corporation for $61,746.72 in payment for the first year.
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:07
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One student injured in Avalon school bus accident
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AVALON – A Ellis County Co-Op school bus traveling north on Farm to Market Road 55 in the area of Goodwyn Road this past Friday around 4:30 p.m. was hit by a Maserati Ghibli.The Maserati was traveling south when the accident occurred.
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:01
Aimee and John Evola of Ferris Social with Holden Smith.
Ferris Social owners hold Pop Up fund raiser for Boy Scout
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Aimee and John Evola of Ferris Social held a Pop Up fund raising event for Boy Scout Holden Smith, Troop 325, on Saturday, April 13.
Tue, 04/16/2024 - 17:56
Michael Alphans Mango, Jr.
Ferris alleged drunk driver hits Keller teen
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KELLER – A Keller Indian Springs Middle School student with dreams of being a cross country track star is in critical condition after being hit by a suspected drunk driver while jogging on Thursday, April 4.
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:20
FREEMAN GIN, BARDWELL – The Old Bardwell marker can be viewed at 4F Farmer Cattle Company, 6102 W. Highway 34, Ennis, one-half mile west of Bardwell, at the original site of the community.
Old Bardwell Historical Marker Ceremony Saturday
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BARDWELL – The Texas Historical Commission recently recognized the site of Old Bardwell as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker.The designation honors the original site of the town of Bardwell as an important and educational part of local history.
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:14
Ag Mechanics Reserve/Division Champion, and Champion Team Showmanship, (l-r), ag teacher Brian Harlan, students Daniel Diaz, German Mora and Edwardo Hernandez, and ag teacher Mac McAlister, Ferris FFA.
2024 Ellis County Youth Expo results
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AG MECHANICS MARKET PLACE – COOKING EQUIPMENTReserve/Division Champion: Drestan Honza, Ennis FFA MARKET PLACE – HOME RECREATION & CONVENIENCEDivision Champion: Ennis FFA MARKET PLACE – LIVESTOCK & FARM EQUIPMENTGrand/Division Champion: Waxahachie FFA MARKET PLACE – WILDLIFEDivision Champion: Ennis...
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:14
Early voting starts April 22
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Early Voting starts April 22-27, April 29-30 in Ellis County at six early voting polling locations. The Main Polling Location is the Ellis County Woman’s Building, 407 W. Jefferson St., Waxahachie (NOT the elections office).Election Day is Saturday, May 4, at 17 polling locations.
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:12
