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James Branch, the new Assistant City Manager of Support Services and the Economic Development Director for the City of Ferris.

James Branch, the new Assistant City Manager of Support Services and the Economic Development Director for the City of Ferris.

Branch new EDC Director

News Staff
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – James Branch has been selected as the next Economic Development Director for the City of Ferris as of Dec. 2. Branch will serve a dual role, as Assistant City Manager of Support Services and the Economic Development Director.
Unity in the Community volunteers tore down a chain-link fence separating the white cemetery from the black cemetery. Amber Hall said a little history of the cemetery includes the fact is was once known as the “colored cemetery,” thus the reason for the chain link fence.

Unity in the Community volunteers tore down a chain-link fence separating the white cemetery from the black cemetery. Amber Hall said a little history of the cemetery includes the fact is was once known as the “colored cemetery,” thus the reason for the chain link fence.

UIC cleans up forgotten cemetery

News Staff
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – What does it take to clean up a cemetery? A Ferris organization called Unity in the Community is finding out the answer to that question.
The two-year Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program will offer students a chance to enter the high-tech aerospace sector with no formal qualifications.

The two-year Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program will offer students a chance to enter the high-tech aerospace sector with no formal qualifications.

Bombardier, TSTC team up on apprenticeship program

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Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:19
RED OAK – Bombardier today announced the establishment of a new aviation apprenticeship training program in association with Texas State Technical College in Red Oak, Texas, designed to develop local talent, drive regional aerospace growth and provide support for the manufacture of the Advanced...

New sanitary sewer line approved

News Staff
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
WILMER – The Wilmer city council approved a bid at last week’s city council meeting authorizing RT&E Rural Water Company the job for the construction of an 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer line on Serving Our Community Distribution Dr. and Goode Rd.
Eric Shane Harris

Eric Shane Harris

Red Oak man gets 80 years

News Staff
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE – On Nov. 21, after a week-long trial in the 443rd Judicial District Court, Eric Shane Harris, 36, of Red Oak, was sentenced to a total of 80 years in prison for sexual assault of a child.

More plans coming after school groundbreaking

News Staff
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
WILMER – The city of Wilmer will have a community meeting Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the city’s community center located at 101 Davidson Plaza. With the elementary groundbreaking last month, next week’s meeting is a chance for the community to discuss their ideas for the new project.

Ferris’ Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 14

News Staff
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
FERRIS – Get ready to take in some of the hometown spirit with Ferris’ upcoming Christmas on the Square. Sponsored by Ferris’ Unity in the Community organization, the Christmas celebration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Ferris, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be vendors at 11 a.m.
Cesar Vazquez of Red Oak is a candidate for graduation at TSTC’s Fall 2019 Commencement on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

Cesar Vazquez of Red Oak is a candidate for graduation at TSTC’s Fall 2019 Commencement on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

TSTC student ready for his future upon graduation

News Staff
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – Working with large diesel equipment is in Cesar Vazquez’s blood. “I like the noise,” he said. “I have always been in the diesel world. It pays well. There is a shortage of mechanics, so there is job security.
Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo

Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo

Gallo seeking Ellis County Court at Law #3 judgeship

News Staff
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE – Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo officially filed his candidacy for judge of the Ellis County Court at Law No. 3, seeking the Republican Party nomination in the March primary election.
Located off of Interstate 35E, the new theatre will be a major addition to the dining, shopping and entertainment development known as Red Oak Legacy Square. Projected opening date is Spring of 2021.

Located off of Interstate 35E, the new theatre will be a major addition to the dining, shopping and entertainment development known as Red Oak Legacy Square. Projected opening date is Spring of 2021.

12-screen theater, bowling, arcade complex coming to Red Oak

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – B&B Theatres and Victron Group announced a new upscale, state-of-the-art theater complex will be opening in Red Oak to serve Ellis County and the surrounding communities. The review process by the Red Oak City Council is underway, and construction is slated to begin in early 2020.