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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 10, 2023)

Ellis123
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 13:11
Do you have a young child just starting Pre-K or Kindergarten? If so, you’re likely doing some preparation for the upcoming school year by talking to your child about what to expect. Picture books help normalize the experience of starting school.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 31 – August 6

Ellis123
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 13:09
Trantham, Billy, 36, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, assault causes bodily injury.   Hoover, Joshua, 44, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 24 – August 7

Ellis123
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 13:08
Jones, Camren, 18, fleeing police officer, obstruction or retaliation.Lopez, Bradley, 40, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Johnson, Kadesia, 27, public intoxication.Washington, Kashyrean, 26, DWI, unl carrying weapon.
Red Oak’s Officer Grimes and Rita Cook.

Red Oak’s Officer Grimes and Rita Cook.

Red Oak ride along impresses this reporter

Ellis123
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 13:45
RED OAK – I have done many a ride along with police departments in the Best Southwest and even Dallas PD.My recent ride along in Red Oak however, was one of the most impressive.I rode out with Red Oak’s Officer Grimes, an officer I knew from Lancaster PD as well.
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Tips to get your student prepped for college entrance exams

Ellis123
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 11:46
STATEPOINT – Is the SAT or ACT on the horizon for your high schooler? A lot of emphasis is placed on college entrance exams, and your child may be anxious about their scores.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 3, 2023)

Ellis123
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 11:44
The Ferris Public Library has school supply lists for Hazel Ingram Elementary, Lee Longino Elementary, Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary, & Ferris Junior High School. Come by and pick up your copy today.   Our Book Sale is in full swing! Starting Aug. 1, everything will be half off.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 24 – 30

Ellis123
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 11:38
Pichon, Micaiah, 32 w m  on view DWLI w/prev conviction, DWLI, operate unregistered motor vehicle.  Martinez, Celso, 40, DWI.Davila, Maria, 45, agg assault date/family/house member Felony 1.Okopie, Dominic, 27, assault by contact-family violence. Okopie, Alara, 27, assault-family violence.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 27, 2023

Ellis123
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 12:02
Marquis Jackson of Midlothian graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Leadership from Missouri State University.