What Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 20, 2024)

Join us on Monday, June 24 at 2 p.m. for a screening of the 2023 Disney film, “The Little Mermaid.”

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 20, 2024

Local students named to The University of Texas at Tyler Spring 2024 President’s Honor Roll include: Quina Bachor, Dario Rodriguez and Alysa Santos from Ennis; Brianna Peña, Megan Swanberg and Mackenzie Truelove from Midlothian; Tara Stewart from Ovilla; Maria Chavez-Juarez from Palmer; and Emily...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: June 10

Williams, Jazmine, 17, assault causes bodily injury family member.Washington, Fredrick, 19, burglary habitation intend other felony, agg assault date/family/house member with weapon serious bodily injury, unlawful carrying weapon.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 9 – 16

Stewart, Robert, 30, indecent exposure.Arreola, Luis, 30, public intoxication.De Leon Pinto, Jose De Jesus, 50, DWI/open alch container, DWI/open alch container.Rivera-Gonzalez, Ulises, 37, warrant arrest other agency.

Taking care of teeth brings families peace of mind

STATEPOINT – Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left untreated, it can negatively affect a child's physical and social development, as well as their school performance.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 13, 2024)

Our Summer Reading Program has begun, and we’re off to a great start!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 13, 2024

John Chilton and Eduardo Gonzalez from Ennis, Tsta Coleman and Tameka Herron from Midlothian, Koran Salmon from Red Oak, and Ted Minyard from Waxahachie were named to the University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term.Jasmine Hughes from Waxahachie was named to the Dean’s...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: June 3 – 8

Giron-Vargas, Juan, 28, deadly conduct. Hall, Jaden, 21, evading arrest, unlawful carrying weapon, forgery financial instrument, evading arrest or detention w/vehicle.Harris, Diva, 36, abandon/endanger child w/ intent to return.Gonzalez-Orta, Juan, 41, duty on striking unattended vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: June 6 – 10

Hlas, Mark, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, probation violation-poss CS pg 1/1-b 1g, probation violation-poss CS pg 1/1-b 1g.Clark, Paul, 37, collision involving damage to vehicle >=$200.Covey, Dusty, 54, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Fuentes, Adrian, 17 poss CS pg 2 >= 1g < 4g.Charles, Rivelino, 17 poss CS...