DPS Seeks information in 1995 slaying of beloved Beaumont teacher

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1995 cold case homicide of Mary Catherine Edwards.

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY (June 25, 2020)

Colonel George A. Custer, leading 250 men, attacked an encampment of Sioux Indians near Little Bighorn River in Montana. Custer and his men were then attacked by 2000-4000 Indian braves. Only one scout and a single horse survived ‘Custer’s Last Stand’ on the Little Bighorn Battlefield.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 12 – 21

Jordan, Christian, 20, burglary of vehicles, theft of firearm. Woodbury, Elijah, 20, view burglary of vehicles, theft of firearm.

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.