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Ferris gas leak causes temporary shelter-in-place

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Wed, 08/19/2020 - 13:15
The City of Ferris issued a shelter-in-place order Monday, August 17 at 12:38 p.m. after a large gas leak near Ferris Road and Maple was reported.  “Roads in the area are closed and we are asking for you to avoid the area,” stated a NIXLE alert.
Carrie Watts (Johnna Leigh) pleads with the sheriff (Paul Perry) and Roy (Bill Walker) to let her return to her home place in Theatre Rocks! production of “The Trip to Bountiful.”

Carrie Watts (Johnna Leigh) pleads with the sheriff (Paul Perry) and Roy (Bill Walker) to let her return to her home place in Theatre Rocks! production of “The Trip to Bountiful.”

Making the trip to ‘Bountiful’

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Wed, 08/19/2020 - 13:01
ENNIS – The fact the COVID-19 pandemic allows for only 50-percent seating at Theatre Rocks! doesn’t seem to be stopping theatre-goers from making a trip to Ennis to see the much loved production of “The Trip to Bountiful.

What back-to-school looks like: Ferris

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Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:59
FERRIS – School began Aug. 12 for students in the Ferris ISD area. With COVID-19 still a situation, many school districts are offering a variety of options for students to attend – virtually or in person.
ROISD Police Chief Phillip Prasifka

ROISD Police Chief Phillip Prasifka

ROISD swears in Police Chief Prasifka

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Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:58
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD Superintendent Brenda Sanford swore in new ROISD Police Chief Phillip Prasifka on Aug, 17.  Prasifka, formerly with the City of Glenn Heights for 18 years, was joined by his wife, three children who are ROHS graduates, and his parents.

Red Oak Area Chamber relocating

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Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:53
After careful consideration by the executive board of directors, the Chamber has formally accepted a new lease offer, and created a formal lease agreement with Access Self Storage in Red Oak for a new office space at 561 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak.

EC Republicans receive campaign call to action

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:53
The Ellis County Republican Party prepped activists to advance the charge in block walking, campaign calling, and volunteering for election clerks and judges at their monthly meeting on Tuesday Aug. 4.
Isle of Wright County, Virginia Animal Shelter volunteers came together and purchased a Buddy Bag and Cool Vest for K9 Fuse who along with her handler, Officer Charles Banks III, are members of the Ferris Police Department. The Buddy Bag contains equipment used to provide life-sustaining treatment to an injured K9 while en route to a veterinarian.

Isle of Wright County, Virginia Animal Shelter volunteers came together and purchased a Buddy Bag and Cool Vest for K9 Fuse who along with her handler, Officer Charles Banks III, are members of the Ferris Police Department. The Buddy Bag contains equipment used to provide life-sustaining treatment to an injured K9 while en route to a veterinarian.

From Coco to K9 Fuse – a dog’s journey

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:51
ISLE OF WRIGHT COUNTY, VA – Coco was a very sociable and friendly red pit bull mix – well-loved and a favorite of many of the IOW Animal Shelter volunteers. But for some reason, she kept getting passed over by potential adopters.
Chief Phillip Prasifka

Chief Phillip Prasifka

New ROISD police chief knows his way around

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Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:49
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD is bringing back a police chief to the area people might already recognize by name.   Chief Phillip Prasifka was hired to lead the school’s law enforcement department for the upcoming school year.