How a near-death experience revealed the secret to lasting happiness

STATEPOINT – What if happiness isn’t about accumulating wealth, but about how you use your resources – time, money and emotional energy – to create joy for yourselves and others?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 4, 2025)

 A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by the Ferris Public Library to cast their vote in the recent Constitutional & Joint Election. We appreciate you taking the time to come out, make your voice heard, and take part in shaping our community’s future.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 27 – November 2)

Ramirez, Jose, 24, abandon/endanger child/individual w/intent return, poss marij <2oz, assault causes bodily injury family member, interfere w/emergency req for assistance.

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.

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.

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.