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Surveillance image of suspected Cadillac Escalade in fatal hit and run on Dec. 30, 2021. Photo courtesy Ferris Police Department.

Ferris Police Department seeks public’s help identifying persons of interest in hit and run

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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 15:11

FERRIS – On Thursday, Dec, 30, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Ferris Police Department responded to an accident at the on-ramp entrance of Interstate-45 at near the 800 block of the south bound service road.

Emergency SNAP food benefits have been extended another month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recipients will see an additional 15 percent increase in January.

Gov. Abbott, HHSC announce extension of emergency SNAP benefits for January

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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 15:09

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $307 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits for the month of January.The allotments are expected to help more than 1.

WHO IS RUNNING IN ELLIS COUNTY MARCH PRIMARIES

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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 15:08

ELLIS COUNTY – Early voting begins for the 2022 Primary Republican and Democratic Election on Feb. 14-20 and 22-25.

I-45 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT DOWDY FERRY RD. BEGINS THIS WEEK IN HUTCHINS

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Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:52

DALLAS - Weather permitting, a $3.4-million project to improve the intersection of I-45 and Dowdy Ferry Rd. is scheduled to begin this week in Hutchins.The project will construct additional turn lanes and U-turns at the intersection.

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ferris worried State again not prepared for Omicron surge

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Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:43

FERRIS – The City of Ferris’ Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Center opened in September 2021, and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said they are concerned there will be a shortage of new treatments with Sotrovimab in the immediate future.

THE ELLIS COUNTY PRESS: Top headlines from 2021

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Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:40

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 11: U.S. Rep. Ron Wright dies following COVID-19 diagnosisTexas Republican Rep. Ron Wright was born April 8, 1953, in Cherokee County, Texas, and died Feb. 7, 2021. He represented the 6th Congressional District.

SANTA VISITS FERRIS ON A FIRE TRUCK

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Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:13

Santa rode through Ferris Friday in the Ferris Fire Truck.Santa left the fire station shortly after noon and made his way around town.Santa and the Ferris Fire Department passed as many neighborhoods and homes as possible giving out candy and treats.

“This parking lot is to alleviate parking issues for businesses and patrons,” said Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams. “Long term parking of more than two hours will also be prohibited in front of businesses in downtown in the near future.”

Ferris parking lot and alley improvements

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Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:11

FERRIS – Residents might have noticed over the past few months the City of Ferris infrastructure has been improving rapidly.In fact, improvements continue across the city most recently a new parking lot being paved next to the Pavilion in the city’s downtown area.

COVID home test kit contains lethal drug

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Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:07

Greg Reese of Infowars.com recently published a report that reveals a lethal drug that is included in Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 Home Test Kit has a history of killing people even in small doses.

ROISD student-athletes commit to colleges

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Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:05

RED OAK – Red Oak High School and the Athletics Department have hosted several small signings throughout the fall as student-athletes have committed to various colleges to play at the next level.