FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 28, 2026)

  Did you know your Ferris Public Library card opens up thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and research tools? They are all available 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer; with no late fees and completely free!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 19 – 25)

Lamb, Brittany, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member. Ortiz-Esquviel, Beatriz, 29, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Salinas-Costilla, Humberto, 45, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, immigration hold. Curiel, Gabrielle, 34, commitment.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 17 – 24)

Herring, Roy, 33, warrant arrest other agency. Esquivel-Lozano, Carlos, 28, DWI, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle, resist arrest search or transport. Luna, Jose, 40, terroristic threat of family/household, terroristic threat of family/household.

Reflections and design take center stage at June art meeting

  WAXAHACHIE – Presenting a demo on “Reflections,” artist Candace Faber will discuss painting reflections in water and the design principles as tools for composition at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 21, 2026)

  CEDAR HILL Cedar Hills Farmer’s Market opens May 9 until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in historic Downtown on Cedar Street between Houston and Main Street.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 21, 2026)

  As summer travel season begins, don’t forget that May 22 is National Road Trip Day! Whether you’re heading across the state or across the country, the Ferris Public Library has you covered. Before you hit the road, download the Libby and hoopla apps.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 21, 2026)

Justin Cuellar from Waxahachie was named to the MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Elizabeth Penkert, also from Waxahachie, was named to MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 12 – 18)

Ferrell, Cornelius, 44, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 2 Lopez, Alejandro, 30, poss marij <2oz, immigration hold. Faulkner, Benjamin, 39, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions. Martinez, Raymond, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 10 – 16)

Smith, Theodore, 28, warrant other agency. Monsivais, Carlos, 30, DWI. Carey, Nicole, 46, DWI. Stowe, Terron, 39, card or debit card abuse. Huskins, Phillip, 44, warrant other agency. Bryant, Michael, 53, indecent exposure. Kozak, Raymond, 44, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 10 – 17)

Littles, Godsent, 19, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, warrant arrest other agency. Walker, Christopher, 50, harassment. Burrell, Alexus, 21, poss marij <2oz. Herrada-Salcedo, Jaime, 43, driving while intoxicated Camp, David, 24, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.