Waxahachie police recover body from lake

WAXAHACHIE – Officials with the Waxahachie Police Department identified the body of a drowning victim late last week as 30-year-old Eduardo Hernandez of Midlothian.The drowning occurred Wednesday, Oct.20 at Blue Lake, located behind Home Depot in Waxahachie.Police were called to the scene around 5...

Fall Festival Oct. 31 4 to 6 p.m. at Covenant Church 959 FM 664 Ferris

Firetruck, police car, goodie walk,  games, food, candy and much more!You will also be put into a drawing to win a bicycle!We have a girl bike and a boy bike that we can’t wait to give away!

DINING FOR HEROES AT ENNIS CHILI’S

Held at Chili’s in Waxahachie last Friday, raised money for the Peace Officers Angel Foundation, a 501c3 organization helping Texas Police Officers facing life-threatening line-of-duty injury.Chili’s donated 20% of their proceeds to assist the growing number of critically injured peace officers and...

Red Oak Mayor issues 18th state of emergency order

RED OAK – Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill recently issued the city’s 18th Supplemental Order, released Oct.13  in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The extension declares a state of emergency in the city of Red Oak.It was originally issued on March 13 with restrictions for community gatherings and...

Simple tips to adjust to the time change

STATEPOINT – Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends November 7, and if you are already dreading the adjustment, you are not alone. The physical and mental effects are real, and many people undergo mood shifts, fatigue and stress as their bodies adjust.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (October 28, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (October 28, 2021)

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, voting will occur at the Ferris Public Library from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election will have eight State of Texas Propositions on the ballot, to be voted For or Against.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 18 – 24

Davis, Nickolas, 31, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, DWI.Hambrick, Kevin, 25, traffic offense.Garcia, Kevin, 21, evading arrest/detention.Duncan, Paul, 47, DWI 3rd Felony 3.Roach, Haley, 34, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Estill, Quentin, 35, terroristic threat of family/home.Williams, Spencer, 28,...

FERRIS ARRESTS: October 16

Million, Eyob, 32, warrant arrest other agency, criminal attempt to evade.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 11 – 18

Moreno, Abraham, 28, theft prop >=$100<$750.Moran, Erin, 27, theft property, public intoxication.Henderson, Quantavious, 24, man/del CS pg 2 or 2-a >=4g<400g, man/del CS pg 3/4 >=28g<200g, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, unl carrying weapon.Garza, Noe, 39, failure to appear, no DL, no motor vehicle...