How to spot financial misinformation on social media

STATEPOINT – Thanks to content being delivered nonstop over social media channels such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, financial advice is more accessible than ever before. The bad news?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 19, 2025)

The Perot Museum’s TECH Truck will be rolling to the library on Wednesday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon for an exciting hands-on community science adventure!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 19, 2025)

Tashombia Nunley of Red Oak, and Lacy Malnar and Brittany Pate of Waxahachie, were named to Ohio University’s Spring 2025 Provost’s ListMary McKenzie of Waxahachie graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences.Mya Williams of Waxahachie...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 10 – 16

Mayben, Todd, 28, agg robbery Felony 1.Holbrooks, Chase, 24, theft prop >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3.Rogers, Lucas, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Nwachukwu, Emmanuel, 33, bench warrant, attempt to take weapon from an officer.Martinez, Anthony, 44, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss...

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 6 – 12

Seamanski, Linda, 54, DWI.McCright, Quinton, 42, warrant Dallas County Sheriff’s Office.Harris, Rodney, 64, warrant Lancaster PD, warrant Irving PD, warrant Grapevine PD, warrant Dallas PD.Costilla, Ernesto, 34, tamper w/government record defraud/harm, warrant Dallas County, warrant Irving PD,...

WILMER ARRESTS: June 8 – 15

Thomas, Brittani, 44, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Brown, Valencia, 38, DWI.Chavez, Benito, 27, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Watkins, Andre, 24, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.Chaney, Roy, 52, warrant arrest other agency.Few, Antonio, 39, DWI.Kelley, Terrance, 46,...

Why pregnant women should receive this very important test

STATEPOINT – Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can spread to a fetus during pregnancy or a newborn during labor.When this happens, it is known as congenital syphilis and can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or medical issues for the baby, including deafness,...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 12, 2025)

Join us on Tuesday, June 17 at 11 a.m. for an exciting and educational adventure as we explore the fascinating world of snakes.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 12,2025)

Jordan Herring of Ennis was named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at York University.Zachary Navarro of Waxahachie graduated with a Master of Arts from the University of Central Arkansas.Kennedi DeLany of Waxahachie was named to the Missouri State University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List.Andrew Hurtt of...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 3 – 9

Palmer, Ashley, 34, DWI 2nd.Shears, Gevoni, 21, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.Lopez, Ricardo, 48, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3, parole violation.Stevenson, Jerrecca, 27, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g Felony 2, poss marij...