LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 11, 2021

Halle Law and Jessica Scheer of Midlothian were named to the Deans List for the Fall 2020 semester at the University of Alabama. Taylor Daniell of Ennis was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester at the University of Central Arkansas.

5 tips to protect seniors from financial scams right now

STATEPOINT – Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 2 – 7

Rogers, Paula, 56, theft prop >=$100<$750. Mahone, John, 57, DWI 2nd, duty on striking fixture/hwy. Reza, Raymundo, 40, indecency with child-exposes Felony 3, ICE detainer Felony 3. Ruiz, Antonio, 35, assault causes bodily injury.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: January 29 – February 4

Landeros, Pedro, 49, DWI.

PALMER ARRESTS: January 30 – February 4

Landeros, Erik, 21, DWI. Perez, Jose, 26, reckless driving.  Mason, Anton, 32, unl poss firearm by felon.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 1 – 7

Shepherd, William, 52, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g. Green, Michael, 43, poss cs pg 1 >=4g<200g, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair. Kennedy, Cordell, 41, poss CS pg 2 <1g (on view arrest) Simental, Jorge-Luis, 38, DWI 2nd, probation violation-DWI/open container.

Maintaining a sense of normalcy while routines stay disrupted

STATEPOINT – With the roll-out of the vaccine taking place slowly, it may be awhile longer before life returns completely to normal. However, if you have been working remotely, it may be a good idea to reincorporate some of the elements of your regular routine into your schedule now.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 4, 2021)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 25 – 31

Clay, Xzavier, 22, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Neita, Terrell, 32, child abuse Felony 3. Huber, Keith, 47, assault causes bodily injury. Gullette, Lagala, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Canida, Kimesha, 45, DWLI w/prev conv, poss CS pg 3 <28g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: January 22 – 28

Gonzalez, Michael, 20, assault-family violence, warrant arrest Red Oak PD. Norman, Elijha, 24, agg assault w/deadly weapon. Davis, Shaton, 31, warrant arrest Austin PD. Thomas, Shametra, 42, public intoxication, warrant arrest Smith Co, warrant arrest DeSoto PD.