Sending your support to U.S. Military members

STATEPOINT – A simple message of support can go a long way. That’s why to celebrate its 84th birthday, the USO announced its birthday wish is to collect 2 million messages of support this year to honor the more than 2 million people serving in the U.S.

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

It’s that time of year again - Read Across America Week is almost here!What began as a single-day event to honor Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2 has blossomed into a week-long celebration. From March 2-8, 2025, communities across the U.S. will come together to celebrate.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 27, 2025

Amaris Alfaro of Waxahachie was a fall 2024 graduate with a master’s in art education from Missouri State University.Duane Johnson of Waxahachie was a fall 2024 graduate with a master’s in business administration from Harding University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 18 – 23

Apodaca, Tina-Marie, 45, credit card or debit card abuse.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 10 – 17

Mitchell, Rashard, 27, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200.Lee, Georgia, 22, assault causes bodily injury family member, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Beaver, Jaylyn, 17, criminal trespass.Nero, Kenneth, 62, accident-attended vehicle-fail to leave ID, FMFR, DWLI.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 16 – 23

Thomas, Brittany, 32, warrant arrest other agency.Johnson, Preston, 53, DWI 2nd.Hall, Allen, juvenile, criminal mischief >=$100<$750Celimundo, Oscar, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, resist arrest search or transport.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 20, 2025)

Looking for your next favorite book? Well, look no further! Our librarian has handpicked some of the hottest new releases hitting our shelves this month. Whether you're into thrillers, romances, westerns, or non-fiction, we've got something for every reader.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 10 – 17

Davis, Xavier, 43, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3.Wells, Rodney, 47, felony warrant Felony 3, felony warrant.Moore, Jason, 40, felony warrant.Williams, Timothy, 65, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Wickman, Jackie, 65, felony warrant.

HUTCHINIS ARRESTS: February 10 – 16

Jeffery, Ruben, 34, Dallas Sheriff’s Office warrant arrest-criminal trespass.Bass, Marcus, 43, assault causes bodily injury family member.Oshkenaniew, Mitchell, 62, public intoxication.Lowry, Neil, 35, impersonate public servant Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 9 – 16

Walker, Christopher, 49, viol bond/protective order 2+ times w/intent.McGuire, Amanda, 31, criminal trespass.Barboza, Adrian, 23, DWI. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.