LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 23, 2020

Ryan Hamilton of Ferris has been awarded a Master of Science in Computer Science/Professional Science from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Kutztown University conferred degrees for more than 1,200 students for the Spring 2020 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 13 – 17

Richardson, Curtis, 39, criminal trespass. Rivera, Carlos, 33, assault-family/house member impede breath Felony 3. Haddox, Haley, 17, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3, assault-family violence. Smith, Steven, 41, forgery financial instrument. Lacasse, Ryan, 26, man/del CS pg 1 >1g<4g Felony 2.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: July 10 – 16

Polk, Jeremy, 33, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD. Bautista, Garcia, 43, DWI. Thomas, Galane, 27, poss marij, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Wright, Thomas, 31, warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff. Phillips, Joseph, 44, assault.

PALMER ARRESTS: July 16 – 19

Dangerfield, Kwame, 29, DWI.  Boutte, Edwin, 30, aggravated robbery, evading arrest/detention. Duran, Jose, 61, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 13 – 19

Lopez, Juan, 26, assault causes bodily injury. Lewis, Randall, 66, criminal trespass.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 16, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library is closed to the public until further notice

In order to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 virus, the library is closed to the public until further notice. All programs and room rentals will be cancelled. Assistance can be obtained by phone (972) 904-1788 and/or email kathyharrington@ferristexas.gov during normal operating hours.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 16, 2020

Harold Riley of Maypearl and Halle Law of Midlothian were named to the University of Alabama’s Deans List for the 2020 spring semester. Jessica Scheer of Midlothian and Alexandra Nehib of Waxahachie were named to the University of Alabama’s Presidents List.

Etch A Sketch turns 60 this year: how to celebrate

STATEPOINT – If you are like many parents these days, you are on a quest to find new ways to entertain the kids at home. This may be a good time to turn to a classic source of fun that requires no charging, batteries or Wi-Fi, making it screen time parents don’t have to limit.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 6 – 13

 Cromeans, Ellen, 31, fail to identify/give false info, parole violation-unl carrying weapon. Williams, Boyd, 30, aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury Felony 2. Martinez, Melissa, 27, warrant-theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev convictions.