How workplaces can better support employees facing domestic violence

STATEPOINT – Employers can provide meaningful support to their workers when they face domestic or sexual violence, but a new survey finds most are unprepared to do so.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 16, 2026)

  We have a fun and busy couple of weeks ahead at the library, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us! We’ll kick things off with Game Time on April 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. with an hour of relaxed, hands-on fun where kids can unwind, play, and enjoy some friendly competition.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (April 6 – 12)

Peña, Jesus, 50, deadly conduct discharge firearm Felony 3. Lipscomb, Martin, 68, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev conviction. Cantrell, Anthony, 27, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, traffic offense, traffic offense. Lee, Deaundre, 26, unauth use of vehicle.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (March 29 – April 11)

Charco, Jazmin, 33, public intoxication. Droby, Alexis, 31, forgery financial instrument. Arevalo, Zachary, 40, unl carrying weapon, DWI 2nd. Buciocorrales, Sandra, 27, warrant other agency. Alvarado, Felix, 49, warrant arrest. Moreno, Elizabeth, 49, DWI. Vazquez Sesena, 18, public intoxication.

WILMER ARRESTS (April 5 – 12)

Padilla, Ricardo, 32, criminal trespass. Perez, Landy, 43, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant. Mosley, Jonathan, 34, warrant arrest local. Salas, Eduardo, 31, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g. Belmontes-Garcia, Miguel, 31, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g. Pinkard-Williams, Darius, 34, poss marij <2oz.

Strategic ways to reduce your taxable income

STATEPOINT – Have you ever lamented how much of your earnings go to taxes? One way to ensure that more of your money benefits you and your future is by making strategic contributions to tax-advantaged savings accounts.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 9, 2026)

  We have a fun and busy couple of weeks ahead at the library, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us! We’ll kick things off with Game Time on April 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. with an hour of relaxed, hands-on fun where kids can unwind, play, and enjoy some friendly competition.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 31 – April 5)

Brisbon, Jordyn, 23, continuous violence against family Felony 3. Torrez, Irene, 38, hinder apprehension or prosecution known felon Felony 3, traffic offense, traffic offense. Taylor, Jefferson, 42, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, parole violation.

WILMER ARRESTS (March 29 – April 5)

Padilla, Ricardo, 32, criminal trespass. Garner, Dwight, 73, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution. Robinson, Terrance, 43, continuous violence against family. Johnson, Darryl, 60, DWI.

A parent’s guide to paying for college with confidence

STATEPOINT – If you’re the parent of a college-bound student, you’ll soon be receiving financial aid award letters. Making sense of these letters and planning your next steps can help you navigate the years ahead.