RED OAK ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Cortez-Eyes, Rosa, 24, theft prop >=$100<$750. Jolly, Brandon, 34, viol bond/protective order. Cotton, Charles, 24, burglary of building, fail to identify fugitive intent give false info. Alexander, Crystal, 33, engaging in organized criminal activity, poss cs pg 1 <1g, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 11 – 24 

Jones, Jeffry, 35, assault causes bodily injury family member. Coleman, Destinee, 25, warrant arrest local. Jackson, Cody, 31, unauthorized absence community correction facility. Sanchez Ramirez, martin, 32, assault causes bodily injury/family violence. Ursin, Chaddley, 38, warrant arrest local.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (March 28, 2019)

2019 Ellis County Youth Expo Show Schedule

Sunday, March 24 8 a.m. - All livestock may begin arriving. 3 p.m. – Weigh Market Goats U pon completion of Goats – Weigh Market Lambs (Classification Orders will be posted)   Monday, March 25 9 – 11 a.m. – Check-in Broilers and Breeding Rabbits 11 a.m. – Weigh Market Rabbits 11 a.m.

This week in Texas History

March 25, 1843 – Seventeen Texans were executed at Salado, Tamaulipas, Mexico. As the members of the defeated Mier expedition were being marched from Mier to Mexico City, they attempted a mass escape on February 11.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 21, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library will be offering Free Bi-lingual Basic Computer Classes on the following dates: Wednesday, March 20 – Friday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 27 – Friday, March 29. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on each of these days.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: March 21, 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.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: March 21, 2019

Jacquelyne Howard of Midlothian was named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Berea College. A student is named to the Dean’s List who achieves a GPA of 3.4 or higher while passing at least 4 total credits, a course load equivalent to 16 semester hours. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kyle J.

Indian Trail Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist meeting Monday, March 25

Monday, March 25, 2019, First United Methodist Church, Waxahachie, Family Life Center - Gathering Room  6 p.m.: Business Meeting • 7 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 12 – 15

Livingston, Richard, 51, public intoxication.  Vela, Estanislao, 23, DWI. Alcorta, David, 49, expired MVR, failure to maintain financial responsibility.  Brown, Amy, 40, unrestrained child under 8, no DL, speeding, failure to maintain financial responsibility, poss of drug paraphernalia.