OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (December 12, 2019)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 4 – 8 

Bounds, Justin, 33, parole violation-assault family member impede breath/circulation Felony 3, parole violation-abandon/endanger child w/intent to return, FMFR. Gray-Whitley, Tavoris, 20, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, unlicensed carrying weapon.   Greenfield, Anthony, 37, commitment order.

FERRIS ARRESTS: December 5 – 8

Grimaldo, Sergio, 19, poss schedule 2 narcotic, poss marij. Ramirez, Juan, 52, Ferris PD warrants, DWLI. Rodriguez, Armando, 35, evading arrest/parole violation.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: November 29 – December 5

Hernandez Urrea, Miguel, 31, assault family violence, warrant arrest Grand Prairie PD, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Jordan, Pkandra, 28, warrant arrest Red Oak PD, warrant arrest Waxahachie PD. Hudspeth, Cedric, 35, warrant arrest Dallas Co Sheriff, warrant arrest DeSoto PD, warrant arrest Dallas PD.

PALMER ARRESTS: December 7 – 8

Ellis, Jalen, 26, forgery financial instrument. Hooten, Aric, 20, poss CS pg1 >=4g<200g.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 2 – 8

Bounds, Justin, 33, assault family member impede breath/circulation, abandon/endanger child w/intent to return. Grubbs, Brandon, 43, public intoxication. Stevenson, Steven, 31, speeding, failure to appear. Gray-Whitley, Tavoris, 20, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, unlicensed carrying weapon.

By 2030, all baby boomers will be age 65 or older

This story is part of an occasional series on the important community benefits that come from responding to the 2020 Census. Baby boomers have changed the face of the U.S.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: December 12, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 16 – 20 Monday, Dec. 16: Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans and dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 18 (Christmas Party): Ham and dressing, sides, dessert and gift exchange. Friday, Dec. 20: Skillet fry, red potatoes and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (December 12, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Food for Fines will continue until Dec. 20. In participating in this program, you may clear your account with non-perishable food donations. Here’s how it works; every dollar you have for past due fines, you can gift one can or package of food.

Former Ellis County Press Editor honored by Texas House Resolutions

FERRIS – She was a force of nature. That’s what most people noted posthumously when Ellis County Press Editor Sheila Hatfield died in September.   When she died, many knew a force had died with her.