A look at the importance of community

ELLIS COUNTY – I am coming to find out that being part of a community is very important to stay in the loop about what is going on in town. Not only has it been helpful in knowing what goes on in the small city of Red Oak, but it has helped me grow mentally, emotionally and socially as well.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 29, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 29, 2021)

Ellis County Elections had a good turn-out for the run-off election. Election Judge, Cheree Barrett, does a fantastic job. She keeps everything moving smoothly and efficiently. We have the supply lists for all grades of Ferris students.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 29, 2021

Zanobia Willis of Red Oak has been honored for academic excellence as a member of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s volleyball team. UA Little Rock’s Volleyball program was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association with its 16th AVCA Team Academic Award.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 19 – 25

Booker, Brandon, 37, DWLI w/prev conv, theft of firearm, poss marij <2oz, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2, unl carrying weapon. Gabriola, Diego, 27, criminal trespass. White, Armani, 22, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3. Page, Destiny, 21, assault CBI.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: July 16 – 22

Cruz, Juan, 34, DWI, accident causing damage. King, Noel, 50, warrant arrest Austin parole board.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 19 – 25

Barron, Gloria, 41, public intoxication, speeding, no operators license, operate unregistered motor vehicle, FMFR. Garcia, Olivia, 37, criminal trespass. Garcia, Perry, 33, public intoxication. Guerrero, Casey, 23, criminal trespass.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 11 – 26

Ashley, Tatyanna, 25, warrant arrest local. Ross, Donte, unknown age, warrant arrest other agency. Barnett, Ralph, 63, assault CBI family member. Wheeler, Courtney, 29, DWI. Summerlin, Kertus, 47, warrant arrest other agency. Lankford, Darren, 35, warrant arrest local.

AVALON MAN SERVES ON USS JACKSON

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Ruben Rodriguez, from Avalon, TX., carries a flagstaff on the forecastle aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 22, 2021)

Cast your vote for the Special Runoff Election for Congressional District 6 here at the Ferris Public Library on Tuesday, July 27, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both Republican candidates, Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey want your voice to be heard and your vote to count. The library is located at 301 E.