ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 8 – 14

Lopez, George, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Miller, Tabitha, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, no motor vehicle liability insurance,  criminal mischief <$100.Turner, Anthony, 41, burglary of habitation Felony 2, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3, evading...

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 28 – April 10

Brown, Adrian, 28, Waxahachie PD warrant, Cedar Hill PD warrant, Mansfield PD warrant, Grand Prairie PD warrant, Dallas County SO warrant.Standefer, Brooke, 26, injury to an elderly individual-w/bodily injury, violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in family violence.Williams,...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: March 31 – April 6

Arreola, Luis, 31, poss CS pg 2 >=1g <4g felony 3.Newton Derrick, 33, evading arrest/detention, resist arrest search or transport. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 30 – April 13

McGuire, Amanda, 31, warrant arrest other agency.Kenney, Dejuan, 35, DWI.Gibson, Odis, 44, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Longoria, Isael, 27, warrant arrest other agency.Smith, Curtis, 72, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Jackson, Janarra, 33, fail to ID...

WILMER ARRESTS: March 31 – April 7

Elsass, Ryan, 39, assault causes bodily injury family member.Eaton, Gary, 61, public intoxication.Richards, Bruce, 63, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss dangerous drug.Escamilla, Maria, 55, DWI 2nd.

Former Ellis County community of Sand Lake recognized with historical marker

SAND LAKE – On March 22, the Texas State Historical Commission recognized the former community of Sand Lake by dedicating a historical marker to the community set on the west banks of the Trinity River, east of Telico.Sand Lake, named for a narrow lake just west of the Trinity River and north of...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 10, 2025)

Join us on Monday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our Hook & Needle program. Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, sewing, or any other fiber arts, this is the perfect opportunity to craft and connect with others.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 1 – 7

Satsatin, Christopher, 45, poss CS pg 2 <1g, public intoxication.Williams, Christopher, 21, sexual assault child Felony 2.Fierro, Roberto, 36, evading arrest/detention, immigration hold.Blaschke, Charles, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Perdomo, Jason, 20, evading arrest/detention.Peterson,...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: March 23 – 29

Brown, Carlos, 24, warrant arrest Dallas PD-no driver’s license, warrant arrest Dallas PD-speeding, warrant arrest Dallas PD-state registration law.Smith, Shonedricka, 26, collision involving damage to vehicle >=$200.Hicks, Toby, 34, failure to appear-poss marij <2ozBalderas, Jose, 28, public...

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.