WINTER WOES: New survey finds most Americans dread heating bills

STATEPOINT – From using a hairdryer to warm up their sheets to cuddling with their pet, Americans will do some crafty things to stay warm in the winter – especially if it means they can avoid turning up their thermostat.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 2–7

Elbert, Aaron, 28, assault causes bodily injury.Mendoza, Armando, 43, assault causes bodily injury.Reza, April, 24, assault causes bodily injury.Siedschlag, Misty, 44, criminal trespass habitat/shelter/superfund site.Martinez, Benjamin, 51, viol bond/protective order.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 25 – January 1

Galbearth, Mary, 44, public intoxication.Martinez, Paul, 38, public intoxication.Gibbons, Colby, 22, no driver’s license, failure to appear, theft-misdemeanor-property.Dorrough, Valencia, 37, public intoxication.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 1 – 7

Flores, Jose, 25, DWI, warrant arrest local, evading arrest/detention.Farina, Matthew, 27, DWI 2nd.Rubio Revolorio, 30, DWI.Miller, Tabitha, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Saldana, Rogelio, 23, public intoxication, resist arrest search or transport.Coria, Jackeline, 20, DUI-minor.

Why you shouldn’t brush off the dentist this year

STATEPOINT – When scheduling annual physicals, screenings, vaccinations and other preventive care, don’t forget about another critical part of overall health that gets neglected all too often: dental care.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 4, 2024)

The Ferris Public Library will be closed to the public from Jan. 2 – 4, for our annual inventory. We will reopen Monday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is extremely important that we have an accurate counting of our collection.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 4, 2024

McKenna Littleton of Midlothian was named to the Dean’s List at Lehigh University in the Fall 2023 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 22 – January 1

Miguez, Tanner, 25, DWI. McMullen, Cody, 28, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, unl carrying weapon, loose livestock. Rocriguez, Hugo, 34, deadly conduct Felony 3, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Guillen, Alexander, 17, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent Felony 3.Michael, Christopher, 24, speeding, NPFR.

HELPING OTHERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: Be ready to save a life

FAMILY FEATURES – Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference between life and death in sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 28, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library will be closed to the public from Jan. 2 – 4, for our annual inventory. We will reopen Monday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is extremely important that we have an accurate counting of our collection.