FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 15, 2024)

Planning a road trip?Whether you’re interested in exploring new fiction or preparing with travel guides, stopping by the library for the latest books can enrich your road trip experience in numerous ways.

Alexis Brown awarded $2,500 scholarship

Dallas – Metal Supermarkets is honored to award a $2,500 scholarship to Alexis Brown, a student at Texas State Technical College to support her education to pursue a skilled trades career.

Google investment targets Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN – The City of Midlothian will welcome representatives from Google this week when that company is set to announce a new investment in Texas. The announcement will be made among a variety of state leaders in attendance including U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Congressman Jake Elzey.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 6 – 12

Yeats, Chad, 36, misdemeanor warrant, misdemeanor warrant, misdemeanor warrant.Hernandez, Magaly, 46, family offenses.Rosado, Juan, 37, felony warrant.McDavid, Javarrius, 26, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Navarro, Cesar, 21, commitment order.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 29 – August 10

 Moreno-Guerrero, Jose, 39, DWI.Ramires, Rene, 37, interference w/ emergency phone call.Lopez, Brandy, 19, DWI.Brown, Evan, 20, theft of firearm.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 29 – August 12, 2024

Cano, Angel, 17, burglary of vehicles, engaging in organized criminal activity.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 4 – 11

Willingham, Ean, 19, poss marij <2oz.Wilson, Radarion, 19, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz, unl carrying weapon.Hernandez, Alan, 18, poss marij <2oz, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair.Poindexter, Brandon, 38, DWI/open alch container.

Your back to school style starts here

STATEPOINT – With the first day of school just around the corner, it’s important for students to arrive with confidence in footwear that meets their style and function needs.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 8, 2024)

Join us for a Back-to-School Movie Time on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. for a showing of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Free popcorn and water will be provided.As school resumes, we’re excited to share that our weekly Story Time & Game Time activities are back!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (August 8, 2024)

Nicholas Bonner of Midlothian made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at State University New York Delhi.Tyler Navarro of Waxahachie graduated with a Master of Arts from the University of Central Arkansas.