EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 18, 2026)

  ALMA At this week’s Alma City Council meeting, council discussed action regarding the engagement of an independent forensic accounting firm to conduct a targeted forensic audit of selected City financial activities and records.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 18, 2026)

  On Monday, June 22 from 3 – 5 p.m., children ages 12 – 17 are invited to participate in an “Unsolved Case Files Mystery!” Teens will enjoy this interactive game where participants follow clues, examine the evidence, and work together to crack the case before time runs out.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 18, 2026)

Local students included on the Spring 2026 University of Arkansas Dean’s List include: Briessa Stover from Glenn Heights; Collin McDowell, Jaden Salzman, Elise Stafford, Tegan Sterling and Anna West from Midlothian; and Brynley Beller, Calli Fletcher, Kylie Hamilton, Hayley Surber, Raylee Svrcek...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (June 9 – 14)

Dodge, Warren, 44, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 3. Smith, Corey, 51, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Ballard, Zane, 20, assault causes bodily injury family member. Rodriguez, Adan, 21, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3. Keller, Jordon, 38, warrant-other jurisdiction.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 31 – June 6)

Parker, Daniel, 44, warrant other agency. Roa, Jessica, 35, warrant other agency. Byrd, Ahmad, 33, warrant other agency. Wallace, Peyton, 28, warrant other agency, poss cs pg 1 <1g. McGensey, Eddie, 55, unl carrying weapon, DWI. Lewis, Darion, 40, viol bond/protective order, unl carrying weapon.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 11, 2026)

  BARDWELL Bardwell City Council meetings are generally held on the first Monday of every month at Bardwell City Hall, 5746 Planter Gin Road. The most recent Bardwell City Council meeting on June 2 was canceled due to lack of action items.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 11, 2026)

  Something exciting is just around the corner at the Ferris Public Library – our Summer Reading Program is almost here! Get ready for a summer filled with books, programs, prizes, activities, and fun for all ages.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 11, 2026)

Mercy Berkoh from Midlothian graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Audrey Trusner from Waxahachie graduated Cum Laude with degrees in Art History and Hospitality Management from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2026.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (June 2 – 8)

Deason, Freeman, 38, man/del CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 1. Daniels, Donderius, 33, assault causes bodily injury family member. Rodriguez, Samantha, 31, theft prop >=$100<$750. Wallin, Jeannie, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g. Bonner, Jackson, 23, theft-mail <=10 addresses, burglary of vehicles.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 31 – June 7)

Lopez, Antonio, 54, public intoxication. Calhoun, Elisa, 34, continuous violence against the family. Crane, Lillian, 25, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info. James, Tanina, 38, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.