Ferris Texas

WISD seeking $595-million bond

WAXAHACHIE – A $595-million bond package is expected to be voted on this week by the Waxahachie ISD school board to be placed on the May ballot..
(L-R): Coach Pat Moriarty, Seth Pierce, Hayden Hansche, Paige Greenburg, Nicole Alsup, Wyatt Field, Katie Tharp, Faith Ford and Luke Griffin

(L-R): Coach Pat Moriarty, Seth Pierce, Hayden Hansche, Paige Greenburg, Nicole Alsup, Wyatt Field, Katie Tharp, Faith Ford and Luke Griffin

ECU Powerlifting Team prepares for Texas Winter Games in Austin

FORT WORTH – After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ellis County United Special Olympics Powerlifting Team was back in action at the North Texas Region Powerlifting meet held at Dissent Athletics in Fort Worth Feb. 4.
Jessica Cain

Jessica Cain

Jessica Cain winner of 2023 Award

FERRIS – Jessica Cain, a graduate of Ferris High School, won the 2023 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award two weeks ago.She grew up in Ferris and became a substitute teacher in Ferris, moving into a paraprofessional position.

COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED MARCH 2

Ellis County offices will be closed on Thursday, March 2 in observance of Texas Independence Day.Offices will reopen at  8 a.m. on Friday, March 3 for normal business.
Rep. Brian Harrison

Rep. Brian Harrison

Harrison files bills to require elections for property tax hikes

AUSTIN – Rep. Brian Harrison filed two bills, HB 2220 and HB 2221, to put taxpayers back in control of their property taxes by requiring elections to raise them.HB 2220 would require effective tax increases go to the voters for approval.

Maypearl author publishes children’s book

MAYPEARL– “Auggie Gets Glasses,” a new book by Letitia M. Pipes, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.After having to get glasses, Auggie learns valuable lessons on friendship, kindness, and understanding.These lessons are all a part of life.
Rep. Carl Sherman

Rep. Carl Sherman

State Rep. Carl Sherman joins the Texas Advisory Committee of USGLC

LANCASTER – Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman announced his selection to the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening American development and diplomacy.The U.S.