FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 5, 2025)

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 5, 2025)

Daylen Jackson of Ennis has been named to the Honors List for the 2025 spring semester at Graceland University.Gerald Monroe of Glenn Heights has been named to the President’s List for the 2025 spring semester at Graceland University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 27 – June 2

Manning, Jerry, 57, bench warrant.Rodriguez, Jesse, 30, assault causes bodily injury family member.Wylie-Rodriguez, Deborah, 65, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500, DWI/open alch container, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200.Riddle, Harry, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 12 – June 2

Baladez, Johnny, 37, no motor vehicle liability insurance- 2nd offense.Richardson, Ketron, 31, man/del CS pg 1-b >=4g<200g-probation violation.Sweat, Nakia, 39, poss marij <2oz.King, Steven, 42, public intoxication.Cortez, Nolan, 27, DWI.Bass, Mikayla, 21, hinder secured creditors >=$2,500<$30,000.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 25 – June 1

Calvin, Bennie, 51, warrant arrest local.Juarez, Alexander, 26, burglary of habitation, burglary of habitation.Salazar, Juan, 36, warrant arrest other agency.Duncan, Donovan, 21, warrant arrest other agency.Chavez, Benito, 27, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 29, 2025)

This summer, let your imagination burst with color! The Ferris Public Library and the City of Ferris invites readers to join our Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World.” It kicks off June 9 and runs through the middle of July.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 29, 2025

Carissa Peters of Waxahachie graduated from McPherson College on May 10, 2025.Local May graduates of Schreiner University include Porfirio Mendez of Ennis and Katelyn Edgar of Palmer.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 20 – 26

Scott, Jalen, 28, assault causes bodily injury.Ortega, Edwin, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g.Hernandez, Pablo, 44, tamper w/government record, immigration hold.Brown, Tederrion, 26, poss CS pg 2 <1g.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 18 – 25

Hamilton, Johnathan, 43, warrant arrest other agency.Prudencio, Jose, 40, sexual assault.Rich, Kelvin, 51, poss marij <2oz.Jackson, Amya, 26, warrant arrest local.Caston, Cearra, 23, warrant arrest other agency.