LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 9, 2025)

Joshua Cullins of Waxahachie made the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Columbia College.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 31 – January 6

Johnson, Garland, 62, criminal trespass.Madden-Grant, Trdarrius, 27, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs.Ibarra, Jose, 33, contempt of court-disobedience of court order.Jimenez, Eric, 34, parole violation.Gyamfi, Seth, 37, DWI/open alch container, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: December 22 – 31

Manuel Ramos, 54, assault causes bodily injury family member.Cecil Devance, 35, warrant arrest.Taylah Woods, 28, warrant arrest-assault family violence. Talawn Arellano, 36, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Jacobian Nelson, 32, warrant arrest-Denton County Sheriff's Office.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 29 – January 5

Hernandez, Aldo, 23, warrant arrest-other agency.Prince, Paul, 51, fail to ID fugitive intent-give false info, warrant arrest-other agency, fail to ID fugitive intent-give false info, warrant arrest-other agency.Flores, Mavis, 54, warrant arrest-other agency.

Resolve to ace your math class in the Spring semester

STATEPOINT – Do your New Year’s resolutions include improving your grades?If so, here are five habits you can adopt to ace math class this spring semester.

5 tips to outsmart scammers

STATEPOINT – Scammers don’t take days off. From phishing emails to package theft, fraudsters and scammers can cost you money. Fortunately, you can stay one step ahead of them with these simple tips to help protect yourself.1.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 21 – 30

Ladd, Jabreil, 28, DWI.Thornton, Jeremy, 48, warrant-other jurisdiction.George, Dennis, 67, theft of material aluminum/bronze/copper/brass <$20,000, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.Scott, Chaunce, 39, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 22 – 29

Monroy, Philip, 20, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Bell, Ieshia, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Crawley, Matthew, 34, DWI.Nunez-Aguilar, Franklin, 51, DWI.

10 health recommendations for the New Year

STATEPOINT – Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out the following recommendations from the American Medical Association. MAKE NUTRITIONAL TWEAKSReduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 26, 2024)

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the holidays at the library. Your presence made this month special. We truly appreciate your support and participation. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season!The library will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen the following Monday, Dec. 30.