ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 8 – 14)

Sinanovic, Lirija, 49, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info, misdemeanor warrant, criminal mischief >=$2500<$30,000.Arredondo, Miguel, 74, parole violation, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Harris, Mitchell, 27, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, traffic offense, traffic offense.

WILMER ARRESTS (September 7 – 14)

Gonzales, Arturo, 43, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Murry-Brown, Sable, 37, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Chavera, Fabian, 46, warrant arrest other agency.Gongora, Juan, 25, poss marij <2oz.

Tech support scams exploit your reliance on the experts

STATEPOINT – Ever received an unexpected alert by text or email claiming there is a problem with your computer that the sender needs your help to fix?That could very well have been a tech support scam.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 11, 2025)

 On Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, Ellis County Elections Office will join thousands of other election officials nationwide to take part in the 13th Anniversary Celebration of National Voter Registration Day.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (September 11, 2025)

Joshua Cullins of Waxahachie was named to the Dean’s list for the Summer 2025 Semester at Columbia College.Deonte Jones from Ennis, Samantha Rodgers from Midlothian, and Dyllan Jones from Waxahachie received degrees during the 2025 summer semester at Sam Houston State University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 1 – 7)

Servin, Espiridion, 47, indecency w/child sexual contact Felony 2, immigration hold.Snyder, Amy, 25, assault causes bodily injury family member.Pettit, Karen, 56, burglary of building Felony 3, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000.Cortez, Edward, 36, DWI, poss CS pg 2 < 1g.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 31 – September 7)

Padilla, Ricardo, 31, public intoxication, criminal trespass, resist arrest search or transport.Alvarez, Guadalupe, 18, poss marij < 2oz.Marino, Miguel, 21, DWI.Ayala, Daniel, 28, warrant arrest other agency.

Maximize outdoor time with kids and pets during back-to-school season

STATEPOINT – As the back-to-school frenzy kicks in, it’s easy to get caught up in all that goes along with prepping for a new school year. But before the homework and afterschool activities take over, remember to save some time for soaking up the final days of warm weather.

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

 Now that the school year is underway, we’re excited to resume our regular monthly programs.Here’s what’s happening at the library:PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Story Time is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 2-5, this program features stories, songs, games and a snack.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 25 – September 1)

Short, Jon, 38, criminal trespass.Sims, Tanner, 32, burglary of habitation Felony 2, traffic offense, traffic offense.Lopez, Salvador, 47, commitment, commitment.