‘Tis the Season for scams

STATEPOINT – In today’s hyper-connected digital universe, cyber criminals have more information than ever before, with the ability to reach you through unsecure public Wi-Fi, your email inbox, via text message, and more.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 7, 2023)

The holiday season is upon us! December is a busy month at the library, and we hope to share it with each of you.Stop by the library’s booth at Feliz Navidad in Ferris, Saturday, Dec. 9. The event begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 27 – December 3 

Steele, Matthew, 42, sexual assault Felony 2, sexual assault Felony 2.Hodges, John, 51, public intoxication.Paul, Carolyn, 70, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Speelman, James, 51, sexual assault child Felony 2.Dorn, Crystal, 39, DWLI w/prev conviction.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 20 – December 4

Rincon, Juan, 47, DWLI, motor vehicle inspection violation, failure to appear, expired operators license, failure to appear.Walker, Antorious, 36, poss marij <= 4oz > 2oz, unl carrying weapon.Canel-Cornelio, Vincente, 43, public intoxication.

WILMER ARRESTS: November 20 – December 3

Argusta, Turvarion, 24, poss marij <=4oz>2oz.Phillips-Douglas, Savannah, 23, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500, unl carrying weapon.Ferren, Christian, 28, DWI 3rd or more, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200.Rodriguez, Xavier, 41, DWI 2nd.

Lessons and Carols coming to Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – St. Mark the Evangelist Anglican Church in Waxahachie warmly invites the entire community to share in a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.This year, the traditional Christmas service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the sanctuary of Christ the King Lutheran Church, 301 W.

WAXAHACHIE OK’S HOSPITAL EXPANSION

WAXAHACHIE – Residents in Waxahachie will see Baylor Scott & White Hospital expansions in the future. The Waxahachie City Council approved the expansions for the hospital at last week’s city council meeting.The public hearing request was requesting for the expansion at 2400 N.

RED OAK SENIORS TURN PERFUMERS FOR A DAY

RED OAK – In a burst of scented splendor, the Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living residents recently became perfumers for a day, creating custom lotion scents during a unique activity. The event, designed to sprinkle joy and self-care into the residents’ lives, was a fragrant success!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (November 30, 2023)

Courtney Tenpenny of Ennis, Amanda Anthony and Fadeke Atobatele of Midlothian, and Karen Scott and Jacqueline Spivey of Waxahachie were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 17 – 26

Johnson, Tommy, 58, DWI.Clinton, Breanna, 25, expired MVR, expired MVR, NPFR, failure to render aid-identify, NPFR, DWLI.  Jones, Terell, 26, poss marij <2oz. Ceballos, Manuel, 51, assault-family violence. Patrick, Tony, 21, unauth use of vehicle.