ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 20 – 25)

Johnson, David, 39, poss CS pg 4 >=200g<400g Felony 2, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, DWI.King, Keadre, 30, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS (January 18 – 25)

Strong, Eric, 38, assault causes bodily injury family member.McGriff, Markise, 31, DWI/open alch container, unl carrying weaponMcCoy, Danarion, 21, public intoxicationRice, Jayla, 22, poss marij <2oz, public intoxicationEscalante, Oracio, 27, DWI.

10 doctor-recommended health resolutions to keep healthy in 2026

STATEPOINT – With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond:GET HEALTH SCREENINGSSchedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 22, 2026)

 Join us on Thursday, Jan. 29 for LEGO LAB, a relaxed, come-and-go program with no set rules! Participants are welcome to drop in anytime from 3:30 to 5 p.m. We’re excited to offer new Legos for participants to explore, along with a special building challenge for this week’s session.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 13 – 19)

Cooper, Alphonse,18, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 2, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.Ybarra, David, 54, parole violation.Morales, Miguel, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (January 11 – 19)

Carcamo, Rafael, 42, DWI/open alch container.Pina, Gloria, 44, public intoxication.Ramirez-Ramos, Yerandy, 28, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Hernandez, Erik, 29, DWI.Watkins, Vondrell, 21, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm.Turner, Damontriaze, 26, warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (January 11 – 18)

Macias, Juan, 25, DWI.Caballero, John, 36, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Hadir, Abraheem, 28, DWI/open alch container.Martinez, Wilfredo, 22, resist arrest search or transport, warrant arrest other agency.

FOCUS ON FAMILIES: Helping families meet their children’s basic needs

STATEPOINT – Greater income allows parents to better meet children’s basic needs, and financial stability can reduce parental stress.Advocates say that child tax credits (CTCs) provide one avenue for states to increase family resources and are encouraged by progress being made by Washington, D.C.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 15, 2026)

 STORY TIME at the Ferris Public Library is more than just listening to a book – it’s a warm, welcoming space created to spark a love of reading from a very early age.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 15, 2026)

 Bobbie Tucker of Red Oak has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at the University of the Cumberlands.Joshua Cullins of Waxahachie was named to Columbia College’s Fall 2025 Semester Dean’s List.