Tips to ease the challenges of starting a small business

STATEPOINT – Launching and managing a small business offers a complicated mix of challenges and rewards.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 19, 2026)

  Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition and brain-boosting fun at the library on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. School-age children are invited to test their knowledge in an exciting buzzer-style competition.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 10 – 15)

Knox, Scott, 33, unauth use of vehicle, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3. Nunez-Cardenas, Fernanda, 26, no driver’s license, immigration hold. Ponce-Duarte, Karla, 29, make/poss counterfeit vehicle inspection report/insurance doc Felony 3, immigration hold.

RED OAK ARRESTS (February 23 – March 9)

Greathouse, Jeffrey, 41, public intoxication. Dovel, Tiffany, 42, DWI w/child under 15. Leavy, Marqwet, 43, poss CS pg 2 < 1g. Bly, Cymbree, 28, engaging in organized criminal activity theft prop over $30,000 (warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff’s Office).

WILMER ARRESTS (March 8 – 15)

Escobar, Manuel, 74, warrant arrest local. Williams, Tarre, 32, poss marij <2oz. Thomas, De Keven, 20, poss marij <2oz. Rose, Kianna, 20, poss marij <2oz. Alexander, Ashante, 23, poss marij <2oz. Needum, Jameace, 40, DWI w/child under 15, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

Why older adults should focus on eye health now

STATEPOINT – As you age, it’s important to keep an eye on your vision. According to one study, one-third of all cases of cataracts, open-angle glaucoma and early AMD occur in those 80 years old or older.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 12, 2026)

  Join us Monday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Hook & Needle! Needlework enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to bring their current projects and enjoy a relaxing morning of crafting and conversation.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 3 – 9)

Barrera, Christopher, 40, theft prop >=$100<$750. Swain, Wendy, 49, theft prop >=$750<$2500 Hopkins, Tedrick, 34, engaging in organized criminal activity, traffic offense, traffic offense, traffic offense. Pedrin, James, 37, sex offender’s duty to register w/prev conviction.

WILMER ARRESTS (March 1 – 8)

King, April, 27, warrant arrest other agency. Morales, Marisela, 35, warrant arrest other agency. Diaz, Ulices, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g. Perez-Leon, Edward, 21, poss CS pg 2 >= 1g <4g. Gallegos, Carlos, 22, warrant arrest other agency.

Take extra measures to help prevent check fraud

STATEPOINT – The use of checks may be declining, but check crimes are actually on the rise due to new, creative criminal schemes.