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RED OAK ARRESTS (October 27 – November 3)

Luna, Jesus, 32, theft prop >=$750<$2,500 (warrant arrest).Hernandez, Ernest, 37, theft-misdemeanor property.Chavez, Debbie, 45, public intoxication.Frazier, Omari, 36, assault causes bodily injury (warrant arrest).Benner, Jaiyla, 21, fail to identify giving false/fictitious info (warrant arrest).

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (October 21 – November 6)

Valdez, Iverson, 23, DWI.Massey, Nadiyah, 46, assault causes bodily injury.Jones, Jazmine, 26, assault causes bodily injury.Martin, Jasmine, 33, burglary of habitation, fail to comply w/duties upon striking a fixed object, interfere w/emergency req for assistance.

WILMER ARRESTS (October 26 – November 2)

Davis, Shawn, 55, warrant arrest local.Espinosa, Jessica, 32, DWI.Crockett, Azie, 29, evading arrest/detention.Cofield, Taniyah, 19, agg assault w/deadly weapon, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation, agg assault w/deadly weapon, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.
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Balance your left and right brain with tools that inspire learning

STATEPOINT – Whether you’re still a student or long past your school years, making learning a hobby outside the classroom can keep you sharp, particularly if you pair activities that involve logic, analysis and facts with those that involve creativity, imagination and intuition.
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 30, 2025)

 The Ferris Public Library is proud to serve as an early voting location for the upcoming Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. Voters are encouraged to take advantage of the convenience of early voting on Thursday, Oct. 30, and Friday, Oct. 31, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

Gonzalez, Vicente, 58, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Lott, Christopher, 40, continuous violence against the family Felony 3, viol bond/protective order.Scott, Jaelun, 26, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.

WILMER ARRESTS (October 19 – 26)

Contreras, Renee, 32, criminal trespass, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Mendez, Eden, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Caro, Erica, 36, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.King, Jeremy, 28, warrant arrest other agency.Hyder-McKinney, Anthony, 25, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 14 – 19)

Sargent, Vincent, 61, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, DWI.Chairez, Savannah, 31, assault causes bodily injury family member.Gibbs, Jarvis, 47, DWI 2nd, resist arrest search or transport, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.Crowder, Michael, 25, criminal trespass, parole violation.

WILMER ARRESTS (October 12 – 19)

Lopez, Angel, 27, poss marij <2oz.Donnell, Shakayla, 21, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest other agency, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest other agency.Vasquez, Author, 32, DWI/open alch container.
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When is the best time to buy a car? Experts say: before it’s urgent

STATEPOINT – Buying a car is one of life’s bigger financial decisions – and timing can make all the difference.But according to auto experts at Wells Fargo, the best time to buy a car isn’t about chasing seasonal sales or waiting for tax credits.