1 VETERAN’S STORY

LANCASTER – James Taylor Grimes is a veteran. He is also one of my best friends. And, like many veterans, Grimes came back from his tours of duty with a bit of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from serving our country.

HIGH-SPEED CRASH SENDS 2 TEENS TO HOSPITAL

FERRIS – A 16 and 15-year old were taken by CareFlite to Dallas area hospitals following an early Saturday morning car crash. According to police reports, the 16-year-old driver was traveling in the 300 block of E. 5th St., greatly exceeding the posted speed limit of 30 m.p.h.

Local law enforcement collects 832 lbs. of unused/expired drugs

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County citizens participated in the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Mayor disciplinary appeal taken over by council

FERRIS – One of the mayor’s duties, since around 2008, has been to hear and settle any employee’s disciplinary action brought forward by the city manager.

Allegations of false billings, fake tests aired at council meeting

FERRIS – Complaints about city water scams have escalated in Ferris recently, with water customers bringing their disputes with the city to Facebook, where others sympathize and confirm their own problems.

Tempers flare at Ferris Council meetings

FERRIS – Councilwoman Sherie Chapman continued her quest in the last two council/budget meetings to hold the Ferris City Council accountable for recent scandals and other disputes ranging from support for Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar to overspending without soliciting proper bidding processes...

Chief wants added protection for citizens, officers

FERRIS – Ferris Police Chief Eddie Salazar defended his requests for more officers and Taser devices for officers at the Tuesday, Sept. 4 council meeting/budget workshop.

Ferris wants to install new water meters

FERRIS – The city of Ferris may be dropping around $450,000 for new water meters soon. While the price might seem high, Ferris City Manager Bill Jordan said that cost was derived from quotes from the vendor as well as anticipated installation costs such as new gaskets and other parts.

Rumors, intrigue, and more questions than answers

FERRIS – In a confusing cat and mouse game, trying to get anyone to talk about a recent Ferris City Council meeting item taken into executive session – a resident, Johnathan Hope, said he would talk with me – then decided not to after all.

Complaint levied against councilmen, city manager

FERRIS – Two Ferris aldermen and the city manager came under fire after a complaint was filed against them by Johnathan Hope.   In a City of Ferris Citizen Complaint Form, dated Aug. 3, Hope stated, “I was asked to meet with Bobby Lindsey and Jay Walsh to discuss something with my parents.