A parent’s guide to paying for college with confidence

STATEPOINT – If you’re the parent of a college-bound student, you’ll soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Making sense of these letters and planning your next steps can help you navigate the years ahead.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 2, 2026)

  Easter is a springtime celebration held around the world. For many, it holds deep religious significance, while others enjoy it as a time for family gatherings and cherished traditions like decorating eggs and egg hunts. Adding to the charm of the holiday are a number of interesting facts.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 24 – 30)

Carrington, Auriana, 19, criminal mischief >=$2,500<$30,000. Pinilla, Aaron, 18, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Sanders, Trae, 24, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs. Fugett, Michael, 37, DWI. Rios-Garcia, Luis, 34, DWI 2nd, DWI 2nd, immigration hold. Williams, Billy, 50, misdemeanor warrant.

RED OAK ARRESTS (March 23 – 30)

Sampson, Johnnie, 51, assault physical contact family violence. Chaney, Lee, 52, probation violation-poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g (warrant arrest). White, Ruben, 36, indecent exposure (warrant arrest).

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (March 15 – 28)

Perry, Jeremy, 35, poss CS pg 2 <1g. Gann, Alex, 35, false drug test falsification device. Murphy, Braylon, 19, evading arrest/detention, resist arrest search or transportation, poss CS pg 2 <1g, unl carrying weapon. Gutierrez, Alixandria, 36, warrant arrest.

WILMER ARRESTS (March 22 – 29)

Ovalle, Luis, 37, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution, warrant arrest local. Jackson, Marcus, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss marij <2oz. Chavana, Erika, 29, poss marij <2oz. Pierce, Laquinta, 25, assault. Woodson, Joevonte, 29, poss marij <=4oz>2oz.

Expanded state leave policies help families thrive, say advocates

STATEPOINT – When a child is born or serious illness strikes, workers need time off, but for millions of Americans, it’s not that simple.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 26, 2026)

  Get ready to race! Children are invited to the library on Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. for an exciting PS5 Racing Tournament. Participants will compete in a bracket style competition, racing head-to-head as they advance through each round toward the championship.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 16 – 23)

Poindexter, Jason, 50, assault causes bodily injury family member Gonzalez, Abiram, 29, man/del CS pg 2 or 2-a >=1g<4g Felony 2, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (March 8 – 14)

Dodson, Brittany, 35, warrant other agency. Lopez, Anthony, 19, unl carrying weapon, poss CS pg 2 <1g. Gray, Bryson, 30, warrant other agency. Woodruff, Gregory, 61, assault family violence.