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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 1, 2026)

Residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and step outside to gather with neighbors for block parties, cookouts, and visits from regional first responders.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 1, 2026)

Each year, libraries across the country recognize Banned Books Week as an opportunity to celebrate intellectual freedom and the importance of having the freedom to choose what we read.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 22 – 27, 2026)

Madore, Ryan, w/f, 45, DWI w/child under 15. Woods, Matthew, w/m, 38, criminal trespass. Hernandez-Arguera, Jose, w/m, 53, credit card or debit card abuse, fraud use/poss identifying info # items <5. Driver, James, w/m, 66, burglary of building.

WILMER ARRESTS (September 20 – 27, 2026)

Bradford, Kevontre, b/m, 24, continuous violence against the family. Vargas, Luis, w/m, 50, DWI 3rd or more. Richardson, Robert, w/m, 63, assault causes bodily injury family member. McGinnis, Jermey, w/m, 26, warrant arrest other agency.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 24, 2026)

ALMA On Sept. 14, Alma PD worked on an accident with one vehicle fully involved on southbound 45 near 244. Alma Fire was also dispatched and requested Ennis for mutual aid.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 24, 2026)

The Ferris Public Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with a special display and curated programs throughout the month highlighting the history, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic people and communities.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (September 24, 2026)

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List: Taylor Blakely and Ryan Davis from Ennis; Isela Mendez from Ferris; Janvier Dunn and Breona GoMillion from Glenn Heights; Rokeya Lehman from Midlothian; Kendra Vaughn...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 15 – 21, 2026)

Robinson, Ryhem, b/m, 33, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3. Cazarez-Pascual, Isidro, w/m, 33, DWI. Cadena-Mireles, Elmer, w/m, 44, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, immigration hold.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (September 13 – 19, 2026)

Hamilton, Alyssa, w/f, 30, warrant arrest, warrant other agency. Grimmett, Stephen, w/m, 45, warrant other agency. Borden, Shelby, w/m, 45, warrant other agency. Martinez, Angel, w/m, 32, warrant other agency Hooten, Jacklyn, w/f, 39, theft prop <$2500 2+ convictions.