FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 8, 2025)

The City of Ferris and the Ferris Public Library would like to thank all those who voted in last week’s election. Your participation is a vital part of what makes our community strong and engaged. We look forward to continuing to serve you and providing a space for community connection and learning.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 8, 2025)

Local students graduating during UT Tyler’s Spring 2025 commencement are: Preston Ditto, Olivia Goerig, Renee Jewell, Tiffany Ogundipe, and Brianna Peña from Midlothian; Hanna Laquay, Leslie Moulton and Brant Stukas from Waxahachie.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 28 – May 4

April 28 – May 4 Baxter, Dustin, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Hayes, Leandra, 26, exploitation of child/elderly/disabled Felony 3.Goodin, Zackery, 46, parole violation.Argueta-Castro, Bryan, 31, tamper w/govt record-temp vehicle tag, immigration hold.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 25 – May 1

Spencer, Anthony, 42, warrant Duncanville PD, warrant Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office.Medina, Rudy, 22, warrant Irving PD.Johnson, Kendell, 32, warrant Duncanville PD.Sparks, Dejanae, 27, warrant Mansfield PD.Jones, Shirley, 32, warrant Dallas PD, DeSoto PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 27 – May 4

Rodrigues Dos Santos, Marco, 36, DWI.Carmona-Revilla, Jesus, 28, DWI.Rosas-Guerra, Freddie, 34, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Rushdan, Shakell, 25, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz.Isaac, Jonathan, 38, DWI, warrant arrest-other agency.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 1, 2025)

The month of May is officially “Get Caught Reading Month,” and the Ferris Public Library is inviting readers of all ages to join in the celebration by cracking open a book.This campaign is a national literacy initiative to remind people how much fun it is to read.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 22 – 27

Holmes, Daniel, 43, bench warrant, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.Burt, Jimmy, 38, bench warrant, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3.Gibson, Otis, 26, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info, felony warrant.Buckler, Alayna, 21, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 18 – 24

Lugo-Vega, Cristopher, 24, DWI, unlawful carrying weapon.Smith, Kourtney, 47, violation of conditions of bond in family violence, deadly conduct – discharge firearm.Graves, Milton, 38, burglary of a habitation.

RED OAK ARRESTS: April 7 – 21

Bailey, Terian, 18, poss marij <2oz.Crockett, Parlay, 19, poss marij <2oz.Adger, Terry, 48, assault causes bodily injury family member.Michel, Javier, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, tamper w/gov records/ins documents-defraud/harm, forgery govt/national inst/money/security, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 20 – 27

Davis, Derrick, 53, warrant arrest-other agency, warrant arrest-other agency.Rocha, Jacqueline, 35, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Queme, Amanda, 34, poss marij <2oz.Gilmore, Trellin, 20, warrant arrest-other agency.