Private Applicator Training sessions scheduled for Feb. 14 and March 8

I have scheduled Private Applicator Trainings on Monday, Feb. 14, and Tuesday, March 8, in the Ellis County Extension Office in the Ellis County Sub Courthouse in Waxahachie.The schedule for the training includes: 8:15 a.m. – Arrive & register 8:30 a.m. – Begin training1:00 p.m.

Tax Tip: Use your tax refund to save on car shopping

STATEPOINT – Like many other people, you probably have taxes on your mind right now. Figuring out if you have a tax refund coming your way can be an exciting time. But tax season doesn’t have to be all about crunching numbers and filling out forms.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 10, 2022)

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 10, 2022

The following local students were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University: Sarah Bell of Ennis, BS Pre-Nursing; Marcus de Freitas, BS Cyber Security and Katelyn Newsome, Professional Flight of Midlothian; Lindsey Wildman of Red Oak, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 31 – February 7

Palacios, Nayzeht, 18, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.Thrower, Brian, 50, assault causes bodily injury.Robinson, Devonte, 23, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Villa, Liliana, 30, accident involving damage to vehicle.Morrison, Jalyn, 25, agg robbery Felony 1.

PALMER ARRESTS: February 6

Rodriguez, Tamara, 26, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (February 3, 2022)

The Ferris Public Library will be having our Annual Black History Month contest again this year. We’ve set up a display of black history books, and flag them in our system to let us know who checked out certain books. So it’s fun to learn history, and it’s pretty fun to win, too!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 3, 2022

The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas: Lindsay Hachat of Midlothian, JD Scott of Oak Leaf, Colton Schrader of Red Oak, and Hyland Alfonso and Jackson Carter of Waxahachie.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 3, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 24 – 30

Lankford, Patrick, 44, poss CS pg 1 <1g, DWLI w/prev conviction.Manzay, Deondray, 41, man/del CS pg 1-b >=1g<4g, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, proh substance/item in correctional/CI facility Felony 3.Casas, Dora, 35, DWI.Anderson, Byron, 35, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent Felony 3.