Life School mourns passing of founder

RED OAK – The Life School family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Tom Wilson, Life School founder and father of current Life School Superintendent Dr. Brent Wilson. “We offer our deepest condolences to the Wilson family during this difficult time.

Ferris city council approves interim city manager

FERRIS – The Ferris city council voted 5 – 0 to enter into a contract with Clovia English as the interim city manager. English is the former city manager of both Corinth and Lockhart. She also served as public works director in the city of Lancaster.

Ferris ISD students get free breakfast, lunch

FERRIS – Ferris ISD now qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to Gay Clark, Ferris ISD Food Service Director. “This program is a great benefit to all of our students and families attending Ferris ISD,” said Clark.

State Sales Tax Revenue totaled nearly $2.9 billion in July

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in July, 4.3 percent more than in July 2018. “State sales tax revenue growth in July was moderate, with services and restaurant sectors leading the growth,” Hegar said.

School supply lists now available online

Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year as all of their school’s supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com.

Texas sales tax holiday is Aug. 9-11

AUSTIN – Whether you’re in need of notebooks, rulers or running shoes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on those and other items during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11.

Dedicated Avalon and Red Oak teachers study with distinguished scholars

In June, two teachers from Avalon and Red Oak were selected to attend prestigious professional development institutes in Fort Worth and Houston sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with Texas Christian University, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Rice University.

Ellis County companies earn Texas Mutual’s top honor for workplace safety

ELLIS COUNTY – Today, Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that two employers in Ellis County have been awarded the company’s top honor for workplace safety. Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, recognized these companies for making safety a priority.