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.

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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 22, 2025)

When most people think of the Ferris Public Library, they probably imagine rows of books and a quiet place to read. While we do love our books, there’s a lot more happening inside these walls than most people realize.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 22, 2025)

Nii Amatey Tagoe of Glen Heights, Joshua Ayala of Midlothian and Tyrece Lewis of Waxahachie were named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 12 – 19

Ramirez-Lue, Luis, 23, evading arrest/detention, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200, evading arrest/detention, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, proh substance/item in correctional...

WILMER ARRESTS: May 11– 18

Calvin, Bennie, 51, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Redd, Jeff, 64, DWI, resist arrest search or transport.Higginbotham, Roger, 65, public intoxication.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 15, 2025)

As the school year winds down and the days grow longer, the Ferris Public Library is gearing up for a summer full of stories, adventures, and imagination. This June we will launch our highly anticipated Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 5 – 11

Martinez, Jose, 26, misdemeanor warrant.Thompson, Denzel, 33, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.Brooks, Jermaine, 49, commitment order Felony 3.Shafer, Nickolas, 32, commitment order Felony 3, commitment order Felony 3, commitment order Felony 3.