Ferris Texas

Early voting starts Tuesday, Nov. 2 for 8 Texas Constitutional Amendments

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:18
Texas voters are deciding whether to approve these eight amendments to the state constitution:PROPOSITION 1 would allow the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association to hold charity raffles at rodeo events, much like Texas’ professional sports teams do at...
Adedeji Awoniyi and Theria Mitchell

Adedeji Awoniyi and Theria Mitchell

$660k in stolen vehicles, auto parts seized

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:13
ITALY – Twenty-seven stolen vehicles and dozens of stolen vehicle parts have been found on a property in the Ellis County town of Italy.Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force first got a tip about the stolen vehicles from the Italy Police Department.
Sylvia Stanford Smith

Sylvia Stanford Smith

RO Sylvia Stanford Smith 2021 Distinguished Alumnus

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:03
RED OAK – Since 2004, the Red Oak High School Alumni Association has selected and celebrated a Distinguished Alumni. This year’s recipient is Sylvia Stanford Smith, a 1954 graduate.A native of Red Oak, Sylvia attended school here all 12 years.
Doug Hunt, Access Self Storage and Charles D. Hatfield Jr, The Ellis County Press, pose for a photo and Saturday’s Red Oak Chamber Gala.

Doug Hunt, Access Self Storage and Charles D. Hatfield Jr, The Ellis County Press, pose for a photo and Saturday’s Red Oak Chamber Gala.

Red Oak Chamber event raises $30,000

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Wed, 10/20/2021 - 14:58
RED OAK – People came from high and low this past Saturday night to take flapper to the next level.The Red Oak Chamber of Commerce was back after a year of COVID-19 shutdown holding its 2021 Auction and Dinner, themed “The Great Gatsby Gala.”The event was presented by Linebarger Attorneys at Law.