NOTABLE QUOTABLES (December 7, 2023)

STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH“The leaders of the occupation should know, October 7 was just a rehearsal.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 29

“That was just such a traumatic transition, not havin’ Mama at home anymore,” I told Cheyenne, continuing the story. “That jus’ took its toll on all of us, and I still can’t help but cringe thinkin’ ‘bout it. At least, before when I came home, Mama would be there.

OUT TO PASTOR: Ain’t nothing better than a PB&J sandwich

I’m not sure what happened to my closely guarded diet during these recent holidays, but I won’t ask. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been so busy cooking and preparing food that she didn’t have time to oversee my diet.

‘Tis the Season for scams

STATEPOINT – In today’s hyper-connected digital universe, cyber criminals have more information than ever before, with the ability to reach you through unsecure public Wi-Fi, your email inbox, via text message, and more.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 7, 2023)

The holiday season is upon us! December is a busy month at the library, and we hope to share it with each of you.Stop by the library’s booth at Feliz Navidad in Ferris, Saturday, Dec. 9. The event begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 27 – December 3 

Steele, Matthew, 42, sexual assault Felony 2, sexual assault Felony 2.Hodges, John, 51, public intoxication.Paul, Carolyn, 70, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Speelman, James, 51, sexual assault child Felony 2.Dorn, Crystal, 39, DWLI w/prev conviction.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 20 – December 4

Rincon, Juan, 47, DWLI, motor vehicle inspection violation, failure to appear, expired operators license, failure to appear.Walker, Antorious, 36, poss marij <= 4oz > 2oz, unl carrying weapon.Canel-Cornelio, Vincente, 43, public intoxication.

WILMER ARRESTS: November 20 – December 3

Argusta, Turvarion, 24, poss marij <=4oz>2oz.Phillips-Douglas, Savannah, 23, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500, unl carrying weapon.Ferren, Christian, 28, DWI 3rd or more, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200.Rodriguez, Xavier, 41, DWI 2nd.

PUBLIC NOTICE: FERRIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES – GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOR THE TEN MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. For more detail, go to www.ferrisisd.org/departments/business-services/financial-transparency for the 2023 Ferris ISD Annual Financial Report.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF WILMER, TEXAS TO CONSIDER THE ADVISABILITY OF THE CREATION OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF WILMER, TEXAS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PURPOSES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 311, TEXAS TAX CODE

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.