WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (November 9 – 15)

Stevens, Craig, 65, poss CS pg 1 <1gAnderson, Jasmine, 26, unl carrying weapon.McKee, Tara, 47, warrant other agency.Clark, Jacob, 27, interfere w/emergency req for assistance, injury child/elderly/disabled reckless bodily injury.Austin, Xavier, 29, warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (November 9 – 16)

Diaz, Jose, 27, warrant arrest other agency.Ramirez, Xophia, 15, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, terroristic threat cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury.

What to know during respiratory virus season

STATEPOINT – As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, the flu and other respiratory viruses can spread easily. Fortunately, you can take precautions to protect yourself, your family and your community.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 13, 2025)

 Join us for an Adult Fall Craft Time on Monday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All materials for the project will be provided by the library. Space and supplies are limited, so please call to learn more and reserve your spot. Later that day at 3 p.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (November 13, 2025)

Hansini Raol of Midlothian (The University of Texas at Dallas) and Keira Ruark of Waxahachie (Texas State University) were recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (November 3 – 10)

Bennich, Sunney, 59, injury child/elderly/disabled w/int bodily injury Felony 3.Mays, John, 41, commitment.Obudo, Grace, 25, assault peace officer/judge Felony 2.Ramirez, Francisco, 53, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000 Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS (November 2 – 9)

Lopez, Antonio, 53, public intoxication.Taylor, Asia, 20, assault causes bodily injury family member.Moss, James, 56, warrant arrest other agency.Torres-Martinez, Ofni, 19, DWI/open alch container.

How a near-death experience revealed the secret to lasting happiness

STATEPOINT – What if happiness isn’t about accumulating wealth, but about how you use your resources – time, money and emotional energy – to create joy for yourselves and others?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 4, 2025)

 A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by the Ferris Public Library to cast their vote in the recent Constitutional & Joint Election. We appreciate you taking the time to come out, make your voice heard, and take part in shaping our community’s future.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 27 – November 2)

Ramirez, Jose, 24, abandon/endanger child/individual w/intent return, poss marij <2oz, assault causes bodily injury family member, interfere w/emergency req for assistance.