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Freedom Truckers now have a GiveSendGo fundraising page after GoFundMe bans them

Ellis123
Wed, 02/09/2022 - 13:30
Freedom truckers have launched a GiveSendGo campaign to raise money for their peaceful occupation of Ottawa after GoFundMe froze the truckers’ donation account and then kiboshed their fundraising page altogether.The truckers had raised over $10 million when GoFundMe hit them with the ban hammer.

Manna House unveils renovated, refreshed Heaven’s Attic

Ellis123
Wed, 02/09/2022 - 13:22
MIDLOTHIAN – It’s been 15 years since Manna House’s resale shop, Heaven’s Attic, has undergone remodeling at 212 W. Avenue F. But when Heaven’s Attic holds its grand re-opening on Valentine’s Day, there will be few reminders of the store’s previous look.

March Primary Election Ballot Propositions

Ellis123
Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:25
PROP 1: BORDER SECURITY“In light of the federal government’s refusal to defend the southern border, Texas should immediately deploy the National Guard, Texas Military Forces, and necessary state law enforcement to seal the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal aliens.
Marcus Jarmine Wallace

Marcus Jarmine Wallace

Ferris man arrested

Ellis123
Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:21
AUSTIN – One of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders is back in custody following his arrest earlier this month.Marcus Jarmine Wallace was captured Jan. 18 in McAllen.Wallace, 40, of Ferris, was arrested in the parking lot of a shopping center in McAllen.

Ovilla police find shotgun after failed traffic stop

Ellis123
Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:20
OVILLA – The Ovilla Police Department found a sawed-off shotgun discarded on the ground about 50 yards from a vehicle they had been trying to stop late last week.Wednesday night at around 2 p.m.
Ferris Police Officer Charles Banks and his former K9 partner Fuse.

Ferris Police Officer Charles Banks and his former K9 partner Fuse.

Ferris PD K9 trains weekly

Ellis123
Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:12
FERRIS – While many local police agencies in the area have no K9s in their department, the Ferris Police Department has been blessed with two.
Hagan Carr won a $500 purchase certificate toward a beef or dairy heifer for a 4-H or FFA project for exhibition at next year’s Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The certificate, presented by Stock Show Calf Scramble Committee member, Paxton Motheral, was sponsored by Rattikin Law.

Hagan Carr won a $500 purchase certificate toward a beef or dairy heifer for a 4-H or FFA project for exhibition at next year’s Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The certificate, presented by Stock Show Calf Scramble Committee member, Paxton Motheral, was sponsored by Rattikin Law.

Italy youth scrambles to the win at Fort Worth Stock Show

Ellis123
Wed, 02/02/2022 - 12:10
FORT WORTH –  Hagan Carr, a member of Italy FFA, caught a calf during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Calf Scramble January 24, earning a $500 purchase certificate for a show heifer and the chance for up to $16,000 in scholarship awards. Carr’s parents are Nelda and Nathan Carr of Italy.