Confronting the epidemic of drug overdose deaths in our communities

STATEPOINT – As America’s drug overdose and death epidemic continues to impact communities of every size in every corner of the country, new challenges have emerged.In 2021, more than 107,000 people died from drug-related overdoses, according to the U.S.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (November 17, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 7 – 13

Garcia, Joe, 42, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Serrata, Justin, 36, man/del CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 1.Secundino, Israel, 31, DWI/open, ICE detainer.Hernandez, Reynald, 37, DWI 2nd.Brown, Destin, 26, NPFR, exp motor vehicle registration, exp motor vehicle registration, FMFR, FMFR.

PALMER ARRESTS: November 2 – 6

Albert, Destanie, 29, Illegal driver license, failed to ID.Burrow, Kevin, 36, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 7 – 14

Freeman, Lakeith, 41, unl poss firearm by felon.Isaiah, Michael, 23, assault-family violence.Taylor, Edie, 46, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g.Pound, David, 36, abandon endanger child w/intent/knowledge/recklessness/criminal negligence.Lincoln, Travis, 43, DWI 2nd.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PEGGY JO BOYER

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press of Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PEDRO SOLDEVILLA

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press of Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. CITATION BY PUBLICATION Application for Determination of Heirship, For Independent Administration and Issuance of Letters of Independent Administration Pursuant to Section 401.

Hitting a deer in the road is not that uncommon

ELLIS COUNTY – Recently a friend of mine living in Ellis County hit a 10-point buck running across the highway chasing a doe.He called me and asked me if I knew the rules about large deer with an amazing set of antlers and he thought it a shame the meat would go to waste.

Wilmer Council names Nov. 6 ‘Rev. Grady Jackson Day’

WILMER – The Wilmer City Council named Nov. 6 “Rev. Grady Jackson Day.” The proclamation was presented to Full Gospel Holiness Church at the Nov.

Wilmer Fall Festival wrap-up and upcoming Veterans Day

WILMER – The city of Wilmer enjoyed a successful 2022 Fall Festival on Oct. 31 with around 300 attendees taking part in the event in City Hall Square.