THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY

In Galveston, Texas, upon the arrival of Union troops, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States (President Lincoln), all slaves are free.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 17, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 17, 2021)

In staying with the Ferris Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Club theme “Tails and Tales”, Ms. Cindi Cavallini with All About Animals will be presenting “Truth about Tales” on Monday, June 21. There will be a link posted on our Facebook page to have access to this interactive virtual program.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 17, 2021

Jessica Scheer of Midlothian was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for Spring Semester 2021. Theodore Wharton of Midlothian graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Business Analytics and Finance from the College of Business at Ohio University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 8 – 13

Randolph, Christopher, 36, poss CS pg 1 <1g, open container, poss narcotic parapharnalia. Lopez, Edward, 33, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent Felony 3, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Sims, Tawanna, 47, poss CS pg 1 <1g, unauth use of vehicle. Soto, Julio, 36, no DL, no insurance.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 28 – June 3

Burns, Teddrick, 35, warrant arrest Rowlett PD, Dallas PD. Jaimes, Jaime, 51, DWI/open cont. Paris, Shantel, 45,warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff. Pink, David, 66, theft <$2500 2+ conv, warrant arrest Austin Parole Board. Chambers, Kenneth, 55, theft >=$100<$750, warrant arrest Dallas PD.

PALMER ARRESTS: June 6

Miller, Christopher, 43, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.

RED OAK ARRESTS: June 2 – 13

Aguirre, Enedino, 46, parole violation-poss CS pg 1. Paz, Andres, 25, DWI-open container. Lee, Michael, 67, terroristic threat of family/household. Ramirez, Jose, 34, evading arrest/detention, fail to identify, theft-property. Leese, Leroy, 32, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

2021 Best Musical Award went to Waxahachie High School’s production of “Matilda The Musical”

Dallas – North Texas high school students, teachers, and their theater departments were celebrated in a virtual ceremony of the 10th Annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards (DSM HSMTA) on Friday, June 11.

Summer safety tips for your pet

STATEPOINT – From heat waves to fireworks, summer can take a toll on pets’ emotional and physical wellness. According to some pet experts, the heart of relief for a number of common seasonal pet woes is CBD.