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Honoree Lee Longino surrounded by his family at the school dedication ceremony on Tuesday, July 21.

Honoree Lee Longino surrounded by his family at the school dedication ceremony on Tuesday, July 21.

Ferris school renamed to honor long-time school board member

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:13
At a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, the Ferris Intermediate School was renamed Lee Longino Elementary to honor long-time Ferris businessman and resident Lee Longino.

ELLIS COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS (July 30, 2020)

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:12
Governor Abbott extends early voting period for November 3 election AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election by nearly a week.  Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, Oct.

Ovilla cancels Heritage Day

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Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:59
OVILLA – It should come as no surprise, the Ovilla City Council canceled its annual Heritage Day for 2020.  The cancellation was finalized at a council meeting held earlier this month.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

FACE-OFF OVER COVID-19 ORDERS

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Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:58
The following is a statement published July 16 on the City of Ferris Facebook page to the citizens of Ferris regarding COVID-19 policies and positions from the State of Texas:   Today, Governor Greg Abbott stated that, “there is no shutdown coming,” to the State of Texas, due to COVID-19, after...
Brad Norman

Brad Norman

Norman wins sheriff run-off election

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Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:53
WAXAHACHIE – Voters in Ellis County took to the polls last week and elected Brad Norman to take the seat of Ellis County Sheriff in the county’s lone runoff election. Challenger Brad Norman saw a win with 4,212, or 58.63-percent of the vote.  Current Sheriff Chuck Edge received 2,972 votes, or 41.
The car search yielded a marijuana amount that equals to a state felony charge – possessing marijuana that is equal to or greater than 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds.

The car search yielded a marijuana amount that equals to a state felony charge – possessing marijuana that is equal to or greater than 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds.

Routine I-45 speeding stop leads to drug bust

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Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:50
FERRIS – On July 15, at around 3 p.m., Ferris K9 Officer C. Banks made a traffic stop for speeding on the north bound lane of Interstate 45.  Banks identified the driver and passenger of the vehicle, and based on several factors had probable cause to detain and conduct a search of the car.

Court approves tax abatement

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Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:48
Freshpet is on the horizon for Ellis County after the Ellis County Commissioners Court approved a 70-percent tax abatement from the county for the next seven years. The 24-month project will have boots on the ground at their construction site in August and begin inspections in September.
Is it Mabel... or Mable?

Is it Mabel... or Mable?

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:44
FERRIS – The “Twilight Zone” – imagine if you will, a street name that was spelled wrong for years. A group of people living in the city where the street sign was spelled wrong for years deciding to discuss it. Some people not liking the conversation.
Ellis County GOP Chair Randy Bellomy is shown conducting the meeting on July 7.

Ellis County GOP Chair Randy Bellomy is shown conducting the meeting on July 7.

Ellis County GOP host RPT Vice Chair debate

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Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:40
The Ellis County Republican Party heard from several candidates seeking election.  On Tuesday July 7, the event was held outside, there was plenty of room for social distancing, and it was hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk.