FERRIS ARRESTS: June 14 – 25

Stewart, Justin, 30, assault-family violence.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 12 – 18

Luckett, Tony, 38, warrant arrest Dallas County. Taylor, Jakarius, 18, unlicensed concealed weapon, poss marij. Williams, Clarence, 18, assault-family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 14 – 21

Briggs, William, 43, theft prop >=$750<$2,500. Juvenile, 15, theft prop >=$750<$2,500. Jones, Jerwaun, 38, public intoxication, warrant arrest other agency. Mota, Victor, 32, assault-CBI family member.

COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT CRUCIAL TO PREVENTING WAVE OF HOMELESSNESS

WAXAHACHIE  – We are asking Ellis County commercial and residential landlords and tenants to come together and work through this difficult time.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 18, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library is open for business! Stacey Lankford and I are thrilled to be able to welcome you back. Our new hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Friday – Sunday. We have new safety protocols to keep everyone healthy.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 18, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 9 – 12

Valek, Dana, 50, poss dangerous drug. Rogers, Agnes, 57, assault-family violence. Simon, Rosa, 22, public intoxication. Aliverde, Alexis, 24, DWI. Garrett, Andrew, 19, criminal trespass. Ledbetter, Karl, 59, fail to comply/register as sex offender Felony 2.

FERRIS ARRESTS: June 3 – 14

Stewart, Justin, 30, assault-family violence.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 5 – 11

Doblado, Anthony, 23, DWI. Weathersby, Bernard, 55, assault. Waites, Roderick, 43, warrant arrest Kaufman County.

How you can help protect wild birds in your yard

STATEPOINT – You may not think about it often, but wild birds use your lawn as a rest stop and place to call home. As you spruce up your lawn and garden for the season, there are simple steps you can take to protect them and help them thrive.