Texas one of fattest states

QuoteWizard analysts ranked the fittest and fattest states by comparing CDC obesity data along with Body Mass Index data from our proprietary health users to determine an aggregate ranking of overall obesity figures. It found Texas was the third fattest state in the country.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: May 16, 2019

Monday: Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement. Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking. Friday: Free Style – we will be enjoying board games, coloring and other fun things.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (May 16, 2019)

The Ferris Library will be holding a two day Basic Computer Class for beginners on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required as we have limited seating. Aurora Ramirez will be the instructor.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 16, 2019

Emily Jensen of Red Oak was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Jensen is pursuing a degree in Dance at Texas Woman’s University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 7 – 12 

Torres, Jose, 32, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Ward, Angel, 20, public intoxication.   Ishmael, Robert, 52, DWI.   Ruiz, Julian, 26, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss marij <2oz.   Nunez, Jaime, 27, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss marij <2oz.   Thompson, Rayshon, 25, warrant-evading arrest.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 3 – 9

Rodriguez-Sanchez, Jesus, 19, warrant arrest Desoto PD. Hinkle, Andrew, 32, assault causes bodily injury family violence.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 6 – 12

Lumpkins, Kevin, 26, display expired registration, DWLI, failure to appear. Contreras, Magnolia, 22, display expired registration, failure to appear. Montgomery, Gary, 57, no motor vehicle liability insurance, failure to appear. Lytle, Kimberly, 33, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

Indian Trail Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist meeting Monday, May 20

“Texas Native Cats – Our Wild Neighbors”  Monday – May 20, 2019, First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave., Waxahachie, TX, Family Life Center - Gathering Room 6 p.m.: Business Meeting 7 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 1 – 5

Wheat, Sandy, 42, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.   Vega, Beatriz, 32, DWI w/child, ICE detainer.  Boehler, Phillip, 51, theft of service >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3.   Nichols, Dystanie, 19, probation violation-theft.   Herrera, Hector, 38, duty on striking fixture/hwy, ICE detainer.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 1 – 5

Wheat, Sandy, 42, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.   Vega, Beatriz, 32, DWI w/child, ICE detainer.  Boehler, Phillip, 51, theft of service >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3.   Nichols, Dystanie, 19, probation violation-theft.   Herrera, Hector, 38, duty on striking fixture/hwy, ICE detainer.