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Casitas Shaw Creek, situated on a 11.4-acre site between FM 664 and FM 983, will be the first institutional quality project built in Ferris, featuring 204 residential units in six, three-story buildings and a 5,000 square foot retail building.

Casitas Shaw Creek, situated on a 11.4-acre site between FM 664 and FM 983, will be the first institutional quality project built in Ferris, featuring 204 residential units in six, three-story buildings and a 5,000 square foot retail building.

Ferris lands $35-million project

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 16:11
FERRIS – Henry S. Miller Company announced a new mixed-use development in Ferris during a recent Ferris city council meeting.Casitas Shaw Creek will be the newest mixed-use project by the long-time Dallas company, a full-service real estate firm.

Veteran Treatment Court approved in Ellis County

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:39
ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, Ellis County was approved for a grant for a Veterans Treatment Court program.The grant was approved for the 2023/2024 grant year by the Texas Veterans Commission.

NOV Hydra Rig visits TSTC welding technology students

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:38
RED OAK – Representatives from NOV Hydra Rig, a coiled tubing, nitrogen and snubbing equipment manufacturer in Fort Worth, visited Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus Tuesday, May 16, to speak with welding technology students about career opportunities.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Danny’s Automotive to race at ADRL DRAGPALOOZA

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:37
Danny’s Automotive local business owner, James Satterwhite was racing his Pro Mod at XRP Raceway on Sat. May 20.His car is a blown alcohol producing 4,000 h.p., and runs in the mid to high 3 seconds down the 1/8th mile, at speeds of 200 m.p.h plus.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Ferris Pediatric grand opening

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:34
Ferris Pediatric, located at 454 FM 664 next to Subway and Family Dentistry, opened their doors on May 20 offering a glimpse of their new facilities.
Red Oak High School senior Lauren Starling received a $500 scholarship and Maricela Torres, ROISD Benefits & Leave Coordinator, accepted the Billy Hibbs Safety Award on behalf of the District from Claims Administrative Services, Inc.

Red Oak High School senior Lauren Starling received a $500 scholarship and Maricela Torres, ROISD Benefits & Leave Coordinator, accepted the Billy Hibbs Safety Award on behalf of the District from Claims Administrative Services, Inc.

ROISD earns employee safety award, student scholarship

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:32
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD was recently presented with the Annie Ozella Jones Memorial Student Scholarship as part of the district’s dedication to employee safety recognition from Claims Administrative Services, Inc..

ACLU PLANS LAWSUIT IF ANTI-TRANS BILLS BECOME LAW IN TEXAS

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:30
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights Campaign said almost 30% of trans youth live in states that have passed bans on gender-affirming care.

HOMEOWNERS ARE ‘QUIET QUITTING’

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:29
New home listings are down more than 20% from a year ago amid tight inventory and high mortgage rates. Homeowners don’t want to give up their lower rate and buy a new home at today’s elevated mortgage rates near 7%, according to Inspire Newswire.