LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 6, 2022

The following area students received degrees during the 2021 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University. ENNISEric Hernandez Nino, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Maria Perez-Herrera, Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (January 6, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 27 – January 2

Pereyda, Edward, 54, poss drug paraphernalia.Ashley, Jeramy, 35, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3.Sheridan, Robert, 32, criminal trespass.Davidson, John, 40, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: December 10 – 30

Burrell, Marcus, 25, warrant arrest Limestone County.Campos, Diego, 31, burglary of habitation.Malone, Dennis, 46, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff.Jones, Montrell, 20, warrant arrest DeSoto PD.Hunt, Deborah, 60, DWI.Roberts, Damatral, 23, DWI.Hawthorne, Casey, 34, DWI.Ramirez, Luis, 41, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 13 – 26

Rearden, Bradley, 35, poss CS pg1 <1g.Hall, Cary, 48, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Wilson, Terrance, 32, poss marij <2oz.Wheeler, Dolores, 44, DWI.Osteen, Bruce, 39, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g, unl carrying weapon.Glover, Jacamron, 18, false alarm or report emergency.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 20 – January 2

Reynoso, Jonathan, 20, warrant arrest local.Driggers, Ronnie, 27, DWI.Juvenile, 15, agg assault w/deadly weapon, assault causes bodily injury family member.

New Year’s resolutions you’ll actually keep

STATEPOINT – It’s no secret that many people wait for a new year to commit to implementing better habits. They’ll start eating more vegetables next week, they’ll cut out wine with dinner next month, and they’ll use their gym membership next year.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (December 30, 2021)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 20 – 26

Tarrant, Alexander, 26, insufficient bail-poss CS pg1<1g.Parcus, Robin, 42, DWI w/child.Sierra, Alan, 23, DWI.Underwood, Skyler, 20, poss marij <2oz, poss CS pg 3 <28g.Epps, Matthew, 46, DWI 3rd Felony 3.Walker, Ronnie, 57, burglary of building.Fortune, Fabian, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.

Texting your season’s greetings and gratitude this Holiday Season

STATEPOINT – When it comes to season’s greetings and giving thanks, sending a traditional letter or holiday card doesn’t have to be the only way to do it.In fact, you can show you care just as impactfully by sending a simple text.