FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 2, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library’s Virtual Summer Reading Club has been receiving positive feedback from our patrons. We do miss our traditional in-person summer programs, and we miss seeing our younger patrons’ enjoyment as they learn new things and get creative with craft time.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 2, 2020

Maeghan Palmer of Midlothian made the President’s List, and Emily North of Ovilla made the Honor Roll at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for the spring 2020 semester.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 2, 2020)

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY (July 2, 2020)

JULY 2, 1964 - President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, publicly owned or operated facilities, employment and union membership and in voter registration.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 22 – 28

Hoad, Phillip, 36, burglary of building, DWLI. Reyes, Bryan, 34, assault-threaten bodily injury. Grace, Suzan, 46, theft prop <$2,500, theft prop <$2,500 2/more previous. Schoolfield, Paula, 51, DWI-open container, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 19 – 25

Strahan, Christopher, 37, DWI. Crusoe, David, 18, warrant arrest Dallas County. Delentre, Stanley, 62, warrant arrest Austin TCIC. McCalley, Teeoria, 24, DWI.

PALMER ARRESTS: June 22 – 27

Hughes, Marquell, 25, unlicensed poss of firearm by felon. Parham, Dzaerick, 21, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: June 15 – 28

Luke, Christopher, 18, man/del CS pg 2 or 2-a >=4g<400g. Rodriguez, Yari, 18, theft prop >=$100<$750. Santos, Luis, 18, theft prop >=$100<$750. Hairston, William, 48, forgery financial instrument. De Cluette, Jathan, 19, DWI w/child under 15.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 25, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library’s Virtual Summer Reading Club continues! To participate, go to our Facebook page, and there will be links to various programming. All About Animals’ that was posted on June 15, will expire on June 26, so you still have time to view Cindi’s show.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 25, 2020)