ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 7 – 13

Sutton, Logan, 21, viol bond/protective order-assault Felony 3, continuous violence against family Felony 3, assault family/house member impede breath Felony 3, viol bond/protective order-assault Felony 3.Lopez, Enrique, 43, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 7 – 13

Wilson, Phillip, 28, warrant arrest.Garcia-Zalazar, Hector, 52, reckless bodily injury child/elderly/disabled, assault causes bodily injury family member.

How to help keep your child safe and healthy this school year

STATEPOINT – As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it’s important to ensure that children are up-to-date with routine childhood vaccinations.

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

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

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

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.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 31 – August 6

Hernadez, Juan, 48, DWI  2nd.

Red Oak ride along impresses this reporter

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.

Tips to get your student prepped for college entrance exams

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)

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.