Head-on crash claims teen’s life

FERRIS – A 17-year-old died early Saturday morning in a wrong-way crash in Ellis County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred about 4:40 a.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 45 near Risinger Road, south of Ferris.

County approves COVID testing

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioners Court approved two items regarding COVID-19 measures on July 28 for county employees.  The first item approved was regarding the purchase of self-testing swab kits not to exceed $25,000.

ROISD trustee defends Sharia Law comment

RED OAK – Red Oak School Board Trustee Penny Story, place 5, defended her comments this past Friday night regarding a remark she made about Sharia Law. A special ROISD school board meeting was called, as some on various social media outlets said they were shocked at her remarks.

Could you live small?

FERRIS – How small can people live these days? That is a question some folks in Ferris are being asked since a builder, Lennar, is hoping to build what is being called “Ferris Springs.

Ovilla Street Repair to begin by end of month, maybe (?)

OVILLA – The Water Street Bridge Improvement Project could be underway in Ovilla by the end of August. The city originally began working with engineers back in October 2018 to begin the much-needed improvement project.

EC creating new jobs during COVID pandemic

WAXAHACHIE – Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, Ellis County recently solidified an agreement that will bring over 400 new jobs to the county, according to a recent press release put out by Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office. On July 14, Freshpet Inc.

Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary recognized

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s new elementary school already has a feather in its cap before the doors even open. The Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary School’s Principal Umoja S.

Rep. Carl Sherman leading charge to remove Confederate memorials

AUSTIN – Members of the House Committee on Administration and the Senate Committee on Administration issued a joint letter calling for the immediate removal of several Confederate memorials located on the state capitol grounds. In addition, the members call for the renaming of the John H.

Mike Grace hired as new Asst. City Manager/COO

FERRIS – Current Director of Unincorporated Area Services at Dallas County, Mike Grace will be joining the City of Ferris as the new Assistant City Manager & Chief Operating Officer.

RO mayor mandates face masks for residents

RED OAK – On July 14, Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill went beyond the order issued by Ellis County Judge Todd Little and decided to make it mandatory for Red Oak residents and those visiting the city to wear a mask.