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ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 30 – August 5

Palacios-Rangel, Jose, 29, DWI 2nd, immigration hold.Warner, Teryn, 32, poss marij <2oz.Clark, Christopher, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Lewis, Damion, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss marij <2oz.Bornslater, Marcus, 46, misdemeanor warrant, misdemeanor warrant, warrant-other jurisdiction.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 24 – 28

 Lemons, Ricardo, 21, aggravated assault deadly weapon.Jefferey, Joshua, 23, assault bodily injury family violence, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Vasquez, Vidal, 33, burglary of vehicles.Morris, Demarcus, 36, theft of property >=$750<$2500, theft >=$100<$750.
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House hunting? Here’s how to secure a lower mortgage rate

STATEPOINT – If you’re hesitant to buy a home right now due to high interest rates, you can use this time to learn how interest rates work, and to take steps to secure a lower interest rate when you are ready to buy.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 23 – 29

Graydon, Lamar, 37, felony warrant, felony warrant, felony warrant-Felony 2, misdemeanor warrant.Hutchison, Jonas, 20, felony warrant-Felony 3.Couch, Colby, 30, misdemeanor warrant.    Urrabazo, Manuel, 35, public intoxication.

FERRIS ARRESTS: July 11

Woodrome, Chris, 35, assault family violence impede breathing/circulation.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 8 – 22

Barcenas, Ray, 36, littering, failure to appear.Coleman, Montrell, 28, parole violation-burglary of habitation, parole violation-man/del CS pg 1-b >=4g<200g, parole violation-man/del CS pg 1-b >=4g<200g, parole violation-man/del CS pg 1-b >=4g<200g.Alvarado, Kriss, 19, theft prop >=$100<$750.
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6 scams every older American should know about

STATEPOINT – Amid technology advances enabling scammers to commit fraud, elders and their loved ones need to stay informed.Typically, elder scams involve the transfer of money to a stranger or imposter for a promised benefit or good.