OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (May 20, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY; MORE THAN BOOKS (May 20, 2021)

The Ferris Public Library is open to the public! We are thrilled to be able to serve our patrons in person once again. Our new hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. We require that you wear a face mask and maintain social distancing of 6 ft.

Improve your backyard life with these lawn care tips

STATEPOINT – The backyard is one of the most popular spots of the home to relax, host and have fun. However, it all starts with a beautiful lawn.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 10 – 16

Baca, Jose, 36, DWI. Smith, Jannel, 49, criminal mischief impair/interruption. Cedillo, Roman, 29, DWI 3rd Felony 3. Gonzales, Jojo, 49, DWLI w/prev conv. Morris, Blake, 29, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 7 – 13

Brown, Christopher, 21, assault causing bodily injury, assault family violence. Collier, Ashton, 24, warrant arrest Ellis County, Ferris PD. Holguin-Chavez, Pedro, 20, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 9 – 17

Williams, Christopher, 37, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200, criminal simulation. Johnson , Wayan, 49, DWI. Hernandez, Iveth, 32, assault CBI family member. Hernandez, Abel, age unknown, DWI.

Dr. Edwin Earl Favors Honored

WILMER – A representative from State Representative Carl O. Sherman’s office presented a resolution last week at the Wilmer City Council meeting honoring Dr. Edwin Earl Favors and his life.  “He was a man of many talents and he touched many lives.

US 77 TRAFFIC SWITCH IN WAXAHACHIE ON MAY 18

WAXAHACHIE – weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation will implement a new traffic pattern on US Highway 77 from South College Street to Royal Street on May 18 at 7 p.m.  Southbound and Northbound US 77 traffic will be detoured to Monroe Street, which was recently repaved.

Ellis County Republican Party moving offices

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Republican Party is moving their headquarters to 215 West Franklin in Downtown Waxahachie.  Their monthly meetings will be at the Motorplex, 7500 US-287 N., Ennis the first Tuesday of the month starting June 1 at 6:30 p.m.

HEALTH MATTERS: Are you at a higher risk for having a life-changing stroke?

STATEPOINT – Lead scorer of the University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball team, Latia Howard was being recruited by the WNBA and at the top of her game. But that all changed after she suffered a stroke at just 21 years old. Early one morning, Howard began experiencing weakness in her arm and leg.