LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 1, 2024

Nathan Cantrell from Midlothian was named to the Presbyterian College President’s List for Fall 2023.MaKosha Pendergraft from Waxahachie was named to the University of Dallas Fall 2023 Honor Roll.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 22 – 28

 Liwanag, John, 33, public intoxication.  Lozada, Joseph, 17, assault-family violence.Noria, Juan, 24, DWI/open container.Jimenez, David, 25, unauth use of vehicle.Sims, Mark, 35, agg sexual assault child Felony 1, indecency w/child-sexual contact Felony 2.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 25, 2024)

It’s tax time again! We have 1040 IRS tax forms for individual taxpayers and 1040-SR forms for taxpayers who are age 65 or older, available at the library. Staff members can access various other tax forms for you from IRS.gov but are not able to give advice or help you complete the documents.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 25, 2024

Local students who were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock include Keila Finnestad, Landri Schreier and Keya Sowells of Midlothian. Landri was also named to the Fall 2023 Chancellor’s List.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 12 – 21 

Hopkins, Johnathan, 33, terroristic threat causes fear.Contreras, Carlos, 22, theft prop >=$100<$750.Sterbenz, Nathan, 36, public intoxication.Cannon, Laquito, 51, accident causes bodily injury.Steptoe, Britany, 28, engaging in organized criminal activity.

Prioritize your mental health in 2024 with these 9 tips

STATEPOINT – As the new year begins, many people make resolutions regarding their physical health, but it’s just as important to focus on mental health in the year ahead, especially for older adults, according to experts.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 18, 2024)

Whether your New Year’s resolution involves a personal commitment to adopt new habits, make positive lifestyle changes, or achieve specific goals, the Ferris Public Library can help you find resources to accomplish it. If reading more is your goal, we’ve got you covered!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 8 – 11

Gomez, Jorge, 33, speeding, no driver’s license.  Vega, Francisco, 29, drunkenness. Aguayo, Christopher, 35, DWI 2nd.Esparza, Mark, 21, assault causes bodily injury.Posey, Glen, 63, theft prop >=$750<$2500.Brown, Finel, 51, DWI 2nd.Hughes, Mark, 37, viol bond/protective order.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 1 – 8

Schilling, Kaylin, 18, DWI.Williams, David, 75, viol bond/protective order.Beard, Cedric, 42, speeding, no driver’s license, failure to appear.Gonzalez, Raul, 48, DWI/open container.

TOY DRIVE SUCCESS

OVILLA – According to an City of Ovilla news release, the 2023 Ovilla Toy Drive was easily “the most successful to date.”The release continued, “This year, the majority of our distributed toys went directly to local families that found themselves in need this Christmas.