Ferris News

Two of the four drive-by shootings reported Sunday occurred just blocks from each other on the city's East Side, leaving residents in that area angry and afraid of a spike in violence they said has beset their ...

Gun-rights advocates might have a new enemy in wake of last week's Supreme Court ruling establishing an individual's right to bear arms: cities.

At 12:23 p.m,. National Weather Service meteorologists detected the leading edge of an area of damaging winds in excess of 60 mph extending from 7 miles east of Ferris to 6 miles south of Midlothian to 5 miles ...

For the past week, Catholic youth in grades seventh through 12 have been on a mission to reach out to their communities through service and worship, making their final stop yesterday at the Salvation Army in ...

Lt. Mike Zaidle was fired last week "without cause," according to David Chavez and an interim chief was appointed, the latest news from a department still abuzz over the resignation of Chief Michael Braly.

Ennis police received a report of a man with a gun inside Dairy Queen Wednesday, where the suspect was located, questioned and taken into custody on firearm possession charges.

Of the 254 counties in Texas, Ellis County ranks No. 25 in the list of fastest-growing counties, according to U.S. Census data and North Central Texas Council of Governments data from July 2007.

The Ferris ISD announces the 5th consecutive year in sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program.

It was not nearly as deadly as San Francisco's earthquake or as destructive as Chicago's fire and is far less known than either.

Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 6:00 P.M., in the Commissioners' Courtroom, 101 West Main Street , Waxahachie, ...

The Ellis County Press FERRIS - Chief Michael Braly abruptly resigned Monday night after reportedly complaining about micromanaging by the city council, sources at City Hall said.

Free GED, ESL and literacy classes are offered in Corsicana, Ennis, Fairfield, Ferris, Mexia, Midlothian, Red Oak and Waxahachie. via Corsicana Daily Sun

“Ferris will lose $300,000 a year because of the tax cut. It affects everybody”

Residents of Red Oak who reside in the Ferris Independent School District have been attempting to annex themselves into the Red Oak Independent School District. via The Ellis County Press Online

The election in Ferris on Saturday is more about the soul of this community than the individuals running. via The Ellis County Press Online

MLK Center board conducts a senior citizen program from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month. via Corsicana Daily Sun

Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Freestone County Sheriff's Office Training Center, U.S. Highway 84, two miles west of Teague. via Corsicana Daily Sun

“It only makes sense that we should be working cooperatively to see it grow into its best and most prosperous future.”

Three cities and an anti-annexation group shook hands last week in a "historic" compromise that stipulates future growth patterns. via The Ellis County Press Online

Parents who are behind a current initiative to support public schools in Lakewood say that if others experience the schools, they'll like what they see. via Dallas Morning News

After some years of acrimony over an ambitious annexation plan by Red Oak's attempt to reach Interstate Highway 45, the cities of Ferris and Palmer joined their north-central Ellis County neighbor to strike a ... via The Ellis County Press Online

The Ellis County Press TROUBLE ON I-45 - Emergency crews responded to a flipped Checrolet Astro van Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 45 southbound near the Ferris exit. via The Ellis County Press Online