FERRIS, TEXAS – In one of the most consequential development moments in the City of Ferris’s 150-year history, Cawley Partners has officially acquired over 5,200 acres straddling Dallas and Ellis counties for a transformative mixed-use project—marking a new era of opportunity and growth for Ferris and the southern DFW corridor.
The master-planned development, known as South Creek Dallas, will include up to 5,000 homes, expansive digital commerce parks, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and potentially a corporate campus exceeding 1,000 acres. Strategically located near the future Loop 9 corridor, the site surrounds land already annexed by the City of Ferris and lies squarely within the city’s long-established planning and influence zone.
“This is a generational turning point—not just for the land, but for the future of Ferris,” said Brooks Williams, City Manager. “What’s unfolding here is not luck. It’s the result of deliberate decisions, relentless preparation, and an unwavering belief that Ferris is destined for more.”
Ferris isn’t simply adjacent to this project, it is the launchpad. With unmatched proximity to Interstate 45 and downtown Dallas, and a bold approach to government, education, healthcare, and public safety, Ferris offers a complete ecosystem for next-generation community development:
- A Competitive Financial Climate – With one of the lowest full-service municipal tax rates in the region, Ferris makes it easier for families and businesses to thrive—stretching every dollar further while delivering and developing high-performance public services.
- Innovation in Education – Ferris is home to a strong partnership between its Municipal Government and Ferris Independent School District, along with being home to the idea of Leaders at Heart Academy, which will be one of only a few municipal charter schools in Texas, offering students personalized pathways, bilingual immersion, early college credit, and industry certifications—all built around preparing tomorrow’s workforce today.
- Revolutionizing Healthcare Access – Through Tap Telehealth (from MD Health Pathways), every Ferris resident can access medical care, directly with a physician, in under 60 seconds from any device, making Ferris one of the most connected cities in the region for urgent and routine care.
- Elite Public Safety Model – Ferris fields a fully integrated Department of Public Safety with triple-certified officers trained in police, fire, and EMS—delivering response times that far exceed industry standards and providing 24/7 protection that is both agile and comprehensive.
- Quality of Life that Delivers – Investments in parks, recreation, beautification, infrastructure, and mobility are creating a vibrant, accessible, and family-focused community—where small-town values meet big-city opportunity.
Cawley Partners, a premier DFW developer with a reputation for bold, successful projects, chose Ferris for a reason. The groundwork is laid. The community is ready. And the future is already rising.
“We are not the city next door to a development. We are the city at the center of what’s next,” said Williams. “And with the right partners, like Cawley, Ferris will shape the skyline and spirit of southern Dallas County for generations to come.” Williams went on to say, “Ferris has come a long way, but we have never mistaken progress for arrival. We refuse to accept that where we are is where we are supposed to stay. In Ferris, growth and improvement is embedded in who we are and ‘good enough for now’ is not a part of our organizational DNA. That is the spirit of being Distinct by Design.”
Additional updates regarding phased development, infrastructure alignment, and city collaboration will be released in coordination with Cawley Partners in the months ahead.
