EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 4, 2026)

  ALMA Matias Zatonyl was named Mayor Pro-Tem for the Alma City Council at a council meeting held earlier this month. Council also voted to have the council meetings filmed via a YouTube Channel for the city. CEDAR HILL D Magazine has named two Cedar Hill destinations in its Ultimate Outdoor Guide.

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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 4, 2026)

  ALMA Matias Zatonyl was named Mayor Pro-Tem for the Alma City Council at a council meeting held earlier this month. Council also voted to have the council meetings filmed via a YouTube Channel for the city. CEDAR HILL D Magazine has named two Cedar Hill destinations in its Ultimate Outdoor Guide.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 4, 2026)

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 26 – June 1)

Chrystal, Daja, 26, theft prop >=$750<$2500. Rogers, Ryan, 32, criminal mischief >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3. Whitley, Jayla, 23, felony warrant, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 24 – 30)

Cornstubble, Shane, 49, assault causes bodily injury family member. Bowman, Sirshae, 34, warrant other agency. Johnson, Cassandra, 46, DWI. White, Timothy, 53, disorderly conduct Singleton, Jeremiah, 19, unl carrying weapon. Fuller, David, 45, warrant arrest,  warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 24 – 31)

Gonzalez, Ruby, 35, engaging in organized criminal activity, forgery to defraud or harm of another, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Limon, Angel, 24, viol bond/protective order.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 28, 2026)

  ALMA Council meetings in Alma could go live soon so residents can watch city happenings at home. The last council meeting was last Tuesday, and it was noted 50 subscribers on this channel will allow meetings to go live.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 28, 2026)

  Did you know your Ferris Public Library card opens up thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and research tools? They are all available 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer; with no late fees and completely free!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 19 – 25)

Lamb, Brittany, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member. Ortiz-Esquviel, Beatriz, 29, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Salinas-Costilla, Humberto, 45, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, immigration hold. Curiel, Gabrielle, 34, commitment.