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.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 23 – 30

Coterill, Ciara, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, proh weapon, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair, unl poss firearm by felon, warrant arrest other agency.Reyes, Honorino, 33, warrant arrest other agency.Copeland, Amber, 43, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

How to plan for college expenses

STATEPOINT – Each year, a majority of American parents of college students are confronted with higher-than-expected costs for tuition and room and board, according to a College Ave survey.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 27, 2025)

This year’s Spring Break at the Ferris Public Library was a tremendous success!We had a wonderful turnout, with many new patrons joining our library family.Throughout the week, we offered two programs for adults and four programs for children.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Barnes, Joey, 48, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3, assault family/household member w/prev conviction Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2Miranda, Stephanie, 37, theft prop >=$100<$750, viol bond/protective order – assault/stalking Felony 3, assault...

WILMER ARRESTS: March 16 – 23

Smith, David, 51, warrant arrest other agency.Reed, Breanna, 29, warrant arrest other agency.Martinez-Macias, Mario, 37, warrant arrest other agency. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

Take on new hobbies in retirement

STATEPOINT – Retirement should be relaxing, not boring. In fact, taking on new hobbies can keep your mind sharp and body vital as you age. Here are five ways to stay active in your golden years: 1.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 11 – 17

Johnson, Waco, 18, unauth use of vehicle.Honea, Joel, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Ragland, Kenya, 49, sex offender’s duty to register life/annually Felony 3, sex offender’s duty to register life/annually Felony 3.Mack, Russell, 55, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.