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First responders impounded two of the three stage sections blocking the Ferris City Alley Park on Sunday.

First responders impounded two of the three stage sections blocking the Ferris City Alley Park on Sunday.

Police impound stage next to Ferris Bar & Grill

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Wed, 07/10/2019 - 05:00
FERRIS – The Ferris Police and Fire Departments impounded the outside wooden stage next to the Ferris Bar & Grill on Sunday.
Saria Lozada, age 7. Photo by Cameron Spooner.

Saria Lozada, age 7. Photo by Cameron Spooner.

Glenn Heights dance students score big at prestigious international dance competition

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Wed, 07/10/2019 - 05:00
Glenn Heights’ Milah’s School of Dance students Saria Lozada, 7, and Brisa Arellano, 18, represented the United States at the Dance Award Europe: Grand Prix Italia, bringing home 2nd and 3rd place as a country (not scored as individuals) for Lyrical Dance and Classical Ballet The five-day event...

FERRIS HISTORY FADING

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Wed, 07/10/2019 - 05:00
Another piece of Ferris history gave way to a wrecking crew this past week. The old Ferris Nursing Home, 201 E 5th St, is giving way to new residential and commercial development on 5th Street.
Per city code, alcoholic drinks can be served inside and brought outside, but not served outside.

Per city code, alcoholic drinks can be served inside and brought outside, but not served outside.

Council split on city property turned into bar extension

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Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – The Ferris City Alley Park was back on the minds of residents in Ferris this week. The city council voted against a motion made by councilmember Sherie Chapman Monday night to discuss and rewrite the city’s contract concerning The Ferris Bar & Grill and its use of the alley park.
Evidence left at the scene from a 1999 maroon Ford Mustang.

Evidence left at the scene from a 1999 maroon Ford Mustang.

DPS SEEKS HELP IN FINDING 1999 MUSTANG

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Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00
The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on Interstate 45 between Ferris and Palmer.

Baby dies from hyperthermia

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Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00
BARDWELL – An eleven-month old infant left in a heated car and found unresponsive in Bardwell on Friday, was pronounced dead at 6:56 p.m. by Waxahachie Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Dan Cox.

ROISD seeking Interim Superintendent applicants

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Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD school board is in the process of identifying an interim superintendent to lead the district’s 940 dedicated staff members and 5,800 outstanding students. The board has met several times and discussed the plan to replace Dr.

Wilmer searching for new EDC Director and City Secretary

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Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00
WILMER – The City of Wilmer is growing and with that growth comes new opportunity. The five-year Economic Development Director in Wilmer, David Miracle will be retiring as of July 31. According to City Administrator Dr. John Hubbard, Miracle will stay on as a consultant until August.

Ferris Town Center project groundbreaking held

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Thu, 07/04/2019 - 00:00
The groundbreaking event for Pinnacle Developers’ Ferris Town Center was held Friday, June 21, near Commercial State Bank, with drinks and refreshments served after at the Ferris Scout House at Mutz Park.