WILMER ARRESTS: June 12 – 25

Moran-Contreras, Jose, 30, assault causes bodily injury family member.Walker, Darryl, 33, warrant arrest local.Barnett, Ralph, 65, disorderly conduct.Garza, Mario, 38, warrant arrest other agency, public intoxication.

How climate change impacts birds, their feeding habits, and how to help from home

Bird feeding is a common practice in the United States, with more than 59 million Americans participating, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. In addition to providing aesthetic and recreational benefits, bird feeding can have positive impacts on bird populations.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 22, 2023)

We are super excited to announce that we will have the mobile petting zoo, Monkey See Monkey Do here for a show on Tuesday, June 27!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 12 – 18

Thomas, Romello, 27, theft prop >=$100<$750.Thompson, Allen, 35, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, abandon endanger child w/intent-knowledge.Knavel, Brodrick, 24, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, assault family/house member impede breath Felony 3.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 15, 2023)

Our Summer Reading Program has kicked off, and we’re off to a great start! We have performers on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Grab & Go Bags on Wednesdays, Family Friendly Movie Time on Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Teen Time at 3 p.m. Log your summer reading through Beanstack.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 5 – 11

Grady, Edward, 53, parole violation.Phipps, Ryan, 41, DWI 2nd.Rustrian, Alexsand, 27, DWI.Medrano, John, 34, poss CS pg 2 <1g, DWLI w/prev conviction.Huddle, Mark, 43, DWI/open container.Blevins, Rebecca, 26, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 22 – June 12

Mao, Solyna, 35, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Durham, Essence, 17, theft prop >=$100<$750.Rios, Michelle, 34, DWI 3rd.Murphy, Kennedy, 38, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Christmas, Stephan, 20, indecency w/child-sexual contact.Byers, Robyn, 60, theft prop >=$100<$750.Wilkinson-McGee, Daniel, 29, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 5 – 11

Canas-Villatoro, Darwing, 26, poss marij < 2oz, tamper w/identification numbers.Alvarez, Pedro, 46, assault causes bodily injury-family member.Zamarron-Mendez, Bryan, 25, warrant arrest other agency.Elliott, Antinece, 24, warrant arrest other agency.Gardner, Brandon, 35, theft prop >=$100<$750.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 8, 2023)

Nathalie Hernandez and Lindsey Watson of Ennis, Sadie Hinz of Italy, Faith Patterson of Midlothian, and Emily Barnes of Red Oak were named to Stephen F. Austin State University’s President’s Honor Roll for spring 2023.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 26 – June 4

Torres, Sammy, 22, assault causes bodily injury, kidnapping, unlawful restraint.Horne, Timothy, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.  Brigman, Gerry, 65, criminal mischief >=$2,500<$30,000, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, burglary of coin operated/collection machine.