How programming found worldwide supports the U.S. military community

STATEPOINT – When you think about the USO, you likely think about entertainment tours or airport lounges, but the organization’s scope is much wider than that.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 12, 2026)

 February is both Black History Month & Library Lovers Month, and we are offering a wide range of activities and resources to celebrate both!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (February 12, 2026)

Jordan Morgan of Midlothian has been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.Emma Fletcher of Waxahachie graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services from Abilene Christian University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 3 – 8)

Escalante, Eric, 24, poss marij <2oz, failure to identify giving false/fictitious info, resist arrest search or transport, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Trotter, Lukas, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Martinez, Daniel, 37, DWI 2nd.

WILMER ARRESTS (February 1 – 9)

Webster, John, 55, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest local, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest local.Gipson, James, 50, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.

Take extra measures to help prevent check fraud

STATEPOINT – The use of checks may be declining, but check crimes are actually on the rise due to new, creative criminal schemes.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 5, 2026)

 Library Lovers Month is celebrated throughout the month of February and is an opportunity to honor the vital role libraries play in communities. It’s a time to celebrate the joy of reading, learning, and discovering all that libraries offer.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (February 5, 2026)

Jasmine Murry of Midlothian was named to the McKendree University’s President’s List for the fall 2025 semester.Justin Cuellar and Elizabeth Penkert of Waxahachie were named to MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 26 – February 2)

Ware, Alexis, 25, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Messerschmidt, Acyn, 17, assault causes bodily injury.Smith, James, 61, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3.Burrow, David, 57, assault causes bodily injury.Wheaton, Leonard, 60, assault causes bodily injury.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (January 18 – 23)

Chalupa, Kenneth, 35, unl carrying weapon, DWI.Garcia, Alberto, 22, unl carrying weapon, DWI/open alch container.Brundige, Randall, 37, DWLI enhanced, tamper w/government record.Ramos, Juan, 31, theft prop <$2,500 2/more w/prev conviction, warrant other agency.Bailey, Dustin, 35, DWI.