HUTCHINS ARRESTS: March 31 – April 6

Arreola, Luis, 31, poss CS pg 2 >=1g <4g felony 3.Newton Derrick, 33, evading arrest/detention, resist arrest search or transport. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 30 – April 13

McGuire, Amanda, 31, warrant arrest other agency.Kenney, Dejuan, 35, DWI.Gibson, Odis, 44, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Longoria, Isael, 27, warrant arrest other agency.Smith, Curtis, 72, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 31 – April 7

Elsass, Ryan, 39, assault causes bodily injury family member.Eaton, Gary, 61, public intoxication.Richards, Bruce, 63, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss dangerous drug.Escamilla, Maria, 55, DWI 2nd.

Former Ellis County community of Sand Lake recognized with historical marker

SAND LAKE – On March 22, the Texas State Historical Commission recognized the former community of Sand Lake by dedicating a historical marker to the community set on the west banks of the Trinity River, east of Telico.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 10, 2025)

Join us on Monday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our Hook & Needle program. Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, sewing, or any other fiber arts, this is the perfect opportunity to craft and connect with others.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 1 – 7

Satsatin, Christopher, 45, poss CS pg 2 <1g, public intoxication.Williams, Christopher, 21, sexual assault child Felony 2.Fierro, Roberto, 36, evading arrest/detention, immigration hold.Blaschke, Charles, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Perdomo, Jason, 20, evading arrest/detention.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: March 23 – 29

Brown, Carlos, 24, warrant arrest Dallas PD-no driver’s license, warrant arrest Dallas PD-speeding, warrant arrest Dallas PD-state registration law.Smith, Shonedricka, 26, collision involving damage to vehicle >=$200.

Waxahachie Toastmasters win big in speech contest

WAXAHACHIE – Two members of the Waxahachie Toastmasters club, Tiger Mims and Candy Robinson, competed in the Southern Division International Speech and Tall Tales contest on Saturday, March 29 at the Beckley-Saner Recreation Center in south Dallas.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 4, 2025)

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 25 – 31

Roach, Rodney, 44, evading arrest/detention w/prev conviction, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, burglary of habitation Felony 2.Powell, Arlenther, 22, criminal trespass.Dickson, Joshua, 23, deadly conduct, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500.Griggs, Destinie, 40, unauth use of vehicle.