FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 24, 2024)

Early voting for the 2024 Ellis County General and Special Elections will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov. 1 at the Ferris Public Library. Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Registered and eligible voters can cast their ballots at any early voting location within their county.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (October 24, 2024)

Cecily Crawford from Midlothian was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Crawford was initiated at Angelo State University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 15 – 21

Davis, Philip, 22, agg robbery Felony 1.Sibley, Sam, 55, commitment order Felony 3.Wimbley, Reginald, 30, sex offender’s duty to register life/annually Felony 3, sex offender’s duty to register life/annually Felony 3.Gorman, Tiffany, 30, theft prop >=$100<$750.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: October 17 – 20

Carmona, Victor, 32, assault, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Edwards, Willie, 36, theft property >=$100<$750.Cook, Markquise, 30, warrant arrest Ellis County.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 13 – 20

Franco, Juan, 47, assault causes bodily injury family memberAdame, Natalio, 40, DWI 3rd or more.Ward, Jalon, 25, assault causes bodily injury family member, assault causes bodily injury family member.

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STATEPOINT – The fall season is upon us and it’s the perfect time to reset and renew. Simple and small modifications to your daily exercise and nutrition routines can make a huge difference – and these three easy tips will help you “fall” back into a good routine.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 17, 2024)

Join us on Monday, Oct. 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. for children’s Halloween crafts and a showing of “Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular”. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 8 – 14

Murray, Anthony, 57, evading arrest/detention w/prev convictions, resist arrest search or transport, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Stanley, Byron, 58, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Hunter, Charles, 65, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 6 – 13

Washington, Oliver, 66, warrant arrest other agency.Moreno, Victor, 31, warrant arrest other agency.

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