Reflections and design take center stage at June art meeting

  WAXAHACHIE – Presenting a demo on “Reflections,” artist Candace Faber will discuss painting reflections in water and the design principles as tools for composition at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 21, 2026)

  CEDAR HILL Cedar Hills Farmer’s Market opens May 9 until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in historic Downtown on Cedar Street between Houston and Main Street.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 21, 2026)

  As summer travel season begins, don’t forget that May 22 is National Road Trip Day! Whether you’re heading across the state or across the country, the Ferris Public Library has you covered. Before you hit the road, download the Libby and hoopla apps.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 21, 2026)

Justin Cuellar from Waxahachie was named to the MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Elizabeth Penkert, also from Waxahachie, was named to MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 12 – 18)

Ferrell, Cornelius, 44, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 2 Lopez, Alejandro, 30, poss marij <2oz, immigration hold. Faulkner, Benjamin, 39, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions. Martinez, Raymond, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 10 – 16)

Smith, Theodore, 28, warrant other agency. Monsivais, Carlos, 30, DWI. Carey, Nicole, 46, DWI. Stowe, Terron, 39, card or debit card abuse. Huskins, Phillip, 44, warrant other agency. Bryant, Michael, 53, indecent exposure. Kozak, Raymond, 44, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 10 – 17)

Littles, Godsent, 19, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, warrant arrest other agency. Walker, Christopher, 50, harassment. Burrell, Alexus, 21, poss marij <2oz. Herrada-Salcedo, Jaime, 43, driving while intoxicated Camp, David, 24, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 14, 2026)

  ALMA Remember the Alma Smokehouse right here in Ellis County receives rave reviews from all over Texas. A family owned & operated BBQ restaurant by Jesse & Susan Martinez since 2009, it is a true Texas meal.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (May 14, 2026)

  May is Get Caught Reading Month, and we want to see what you're reading! Snap a photo of yourself, your family, or even your furry friend enjoying a good book, then share it on Facebook and tag the Ferris Public Library.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 14, 2026)

Randi Carpenter of Ovilla graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelor of Arts, interdisciplinary studies, cum laude. Bobbie Tucker of Red Oak has been named to the University of the Cumberlands’ Dean’s List for Spring 2026.