FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 31, 2023)

In observance of Labor Day, the library will be closed Monday, Sept. 4. We wish you and your families a happy holiday!Let’s puzzle together! Come by the library starting Sept. 5 to work on the library’s community puzzle. Place 2 pieces or 200!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 21 – 24

Tolleson, Courtney, 33, theft prop >=$100<$750/failure to appear, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.Calvert, Trista, 45, poss CS pg 1a <20au, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Green, Demas, 49, theft property $1500<$20,000 Felony 3, parole violation Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: August 7 – 21

Haynie, Revan, 44, parole violation-man/del CS pg1>1=1g<4g, unl poss firearm by felon.Sweet, Domonique, 29, assault.Evans, Judy, 59, public intoxication.Emeh, Chidiebere, 49, interfere w/public duties.Sierra, Jeus, 42, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 14 – 27

Alvarado, Emmanuel, 25, DWI.Nichols, Reshanna, 30, DWI.Allen, Sybil, 61, DWI.Holland, Shakendra, 37, warrant arrest.Chavez-Bravo, Jose, 39, DWI/open container.Nealy, Kimberly, 38, DWI.Cerda-Marques, Mateo, 35, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle, unl carry weapon w/felony conviction.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Wilmer, Texas notice of public hearing on tax increase September 7, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Pecan Hill meeting to adopt proposed tax rate September 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Wilmer, Texas notice about 2023 Tax Rates

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES “JAIME” RODRIGUEZ, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Glenn Heights shooting suspect arrested

GLENN HEIGHTS – The suspect in last week’s shooting in the City of Glenn Heights has been taken into custody.

Harrison delivers big win for taxpayers

ELLIS COUNTY – When Texas State Representative Brian Harrison, Republican, D-10 said, “I’m fed up with overtaxed Texans being forced to fund government tyranny and the indoctrination of their children,” he meant business.