What parents need to know about protecting their children from measles

STATEPOINT – Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick, including a child who died in Texas, were not vaccinated against measles.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 24, 2025)

  Early voting for the 2025 Joint General and Special Elections will be held at the Ferris Public Library on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 3, Election Day, voting will also be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. here at the library.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 15 – 21

Chaney, Lee, 51, theft prop >=$30k<$150,000 Felony 3, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000.Rosenthal, Corey, 54, fail to identify giving false/fictitious info, felony warrant.Wilson, Gregory, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 11 – 17

Bell, Catyrus, 26, Dallas PD warrant, Balch Springs PD warrant, Mesquite PD warrant, Grand Prairie PD warrant.Ross, Cameron, 29, Dallas PD warrant, Red Oak PD warrant.Richardson, Robert, 49, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office warrant.McKinney, Deontre, 37, Collin County Sheriff’s Office warrant.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 13 – 20

Espinoza, Maricela, 26, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz.Retana, Isaac, 25, warrant arrest other agency.Carreon, Sebastian, 20, warrant arrest other agency.Saddler, Willie, 35, DWI.

50 or older? The pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine is recommended for you

STATEPOINT – Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and even land you in the hospital. Medical experts want you to know that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of serious illness.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 17, 2025)

Celebrate Earth Day with us on Tuesday, April 22 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities by painting wooden bird feeders.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: April 17, 2025

Denise Sudan (University of North Texas), and Geana McNeal (University of Texas at Arlington), both from Midlothian, were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 8 – 14

Lopez, George, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Miller, Tabitha, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, no motor vehicle liability insurance,  criminal mischief <$100.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 28 – April 10

Brown, Adrian, 28, Waxahachie PD warrant, Cedar Hill PD warrant, Mansfield PD warrant, Grand Prairie PD warrant, Dallas County SO warrant.Standefer, Brooke, 26, injury to an elderly individual-w/bodily injury, violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in family violence.