FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 23, 2024)

The Republican Party Primary Runoff Election will take place at the Ferris Public Library on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All eligible registered voters in Ellis County, Texas, may vote at any of the election day voting centers located in Ellis County.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 23, 2024

Silas Sandles of Waxahachie was among more than 300 graduates celebrated during Piedmont University’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10.

RED OAK ARESTS: May 6 – 20

Henley, Amber, 40, discharge firearm in certain municipalities.Anderson, Brianna, 18, inj child/elderly/disabled-reckless bodily injury.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 20

Boyd, William, commitment.Broussard, Brandon, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Davis, Deontre, commitment.Foster, Titus, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Gray, Demetris, felony warrant.Hernandez, Francisco, felony warrant.Lincoln, Justin, indecent exposure.Lusk, Christopher, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.

Helping you get the most out of your prescription drug benefits

STATEPOINT – The health care system can feel uncoordinated and costly. One in 10 U.S. adults ration medication because they can’t afford their prescriptions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 16, 2024)

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.This is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.In June of 1977, U.S.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 16, 2024

Maria Toker of Waxahachie was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s spring 2024 Dean’s List.BryAnn McDaniel of Midlothian graduated from Schreiner University in Kerrville with a BA in Multi-Disciplinary Studies.

RED OAK ARRESTS: April 22 – May 6

Hassell, Chance, 28, Pardon and Parole Board Austin-public intoxication.Garcia, Daniel, 47, burglary of building parole violation.Wise, Amari, 21, agg assault against public servant, agg assault date/family/house member w/weapon serious bodily injury, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 21 – May 12

Taylor, Dennis, 30, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Arizu, Jose, 31, DWI/open container.Montiel-Guevara, Rutilio, 33, DWI, DWI.Labad, Phillip, 64, agg assault date/family/house w/weapon serious bodily injury.

ROISD’s CTE dedicates gazebo built by students

RED OAK – Red Oak High School Construction Tech students and teacher Doug Wuerch have been busy this spring building and installing a gazebo on the back porch of the ESC. A dedication was held for the structure on May 3.