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CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #24

Article II, Section 1, clause 5 states, “No Person except a natural born citizen... shall be eligible to the Office of President.”According to the original intent of our Constitution, neither Barack Obama, Marco Rubio, nor Ted Cruz is a natural born citizen.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 22, 2022)

The City of Ferris just announced that the program “Access for All” that covers Ferris residents will be extended to cover Ferris ISD students, staff, and the families of students and staff will be covered.More information will be available in the coming days from Ferris ISD and the City of Ferris.

4 simple steps to becoming more sustainable over the Holidays

STATEPOINT – While the holiday season can sometimes feel like it’s all about consumption, keeping sustainable practices alive may be easier than you think.Here are some simple sustainable practices to try over the holidays.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 12 – 19

Culberson, Matthew, 24, accident involving pedestrian in road.Boyce, Thomas, 50, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Smith, Michael, 42, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.Barton, Sadie, 34, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.Andrade, Ruben, 30, poss marij <2oz.

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #23

We have been told for ages that the President is permitted to make a “recess” appointment of someone whose nomination has already been blocked by the Senate (Article II, Sec.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 15, 2022)

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, we will be handing out free Holiday Craft Bags for children ages 4 to 8 years old. The gift bags are limited so it will be first come, first served.Your child(ren) will need to be with you to receive a Holiday Craft Bag. Each bag is filled with activities, small toys, and games.
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‘Tis the season to save on holiday essentials

STATEPOINT – This holiday season, stretch your budget when shopping for gifts, including toys and stocking stuffers, as well as last-minute needs, meal prep and more!Spend more time creating memories and less time preparing with a few tips from experts at Dollar General.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 5 – 11

Fluitt, Emily, 28, DWI, assault causes bodily injury.Haskins, Bryce, 24, DWLI w/prev conviction,  traffic offense, traffic offense, traffic offense, traffic offense, traffic offense.Whitehead, Mack, 49, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 28 – December 11

Martin, Courtney, 37, assault threat family violence.Okwuosa, Emmanuel, 54, assault causes bodily injury family member.Hauge, Jordan, 25, poss marij < 2oz, unl carrying weapon.Escamilla, Gabriel, 29, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g.Hernandez-Gonzalez, Fernando, 19, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 5 – 11

Ratcliff, Carron, 26, warrant arrest other agency.Calvin, Lamarcus, 25, warrant arrest local.Hall, Dauntrell, 36, DWI.Williams, Daquita, 29, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local.Araujo, Cristian, 24, sexual assault.