LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: September 24, 2020

Alexandra Nehib of Waxahachie received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama during summer commencement, held July 31 through Aug. 2, 2020.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (September 24, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 14 – 20

Brandon, Tandy, 47, DWI. Jones, Demarco, 27, poss CS pg1 < 1g. Pendley, Morgan, 21, evading arrest/detention. Longoria, Albert, 41, intoxication assault w/vehicle Felony 3. Ward, Charly, 35, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, unlawful restraint, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: September 11 – 17

Martinez, Daisy, 28, warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff. Lara, Nathan, 19, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g. Fortune, Christian, 22, sex offender duty to register fail to comply,

RED OAK ARRESTS: September 14 – 20

Skeet, Deejay, 28, assault fam/house member impede breath. Sanders, Ashton, 22, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, expired operators license, failure to appear. Wilborn, Perry, 23, poss marij <2oz, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: September 14 – 21

Taylor, Paul, 57, public intoxication. Martinez-Sanchez, Luis, 22, DWI.

Midlothian opens new fire station

MIDLOTHIAN – The City of Midlothian recently celebrated the opening of a new fire station located on US Highway 287 and West Main Street (1900 West Main Street).  The new state-of-the-art station replaces the current Fire Station No. 1 on 8th Street.

STORY UPDATE, SEPT. 24, 2020: Texas Central Railroad deeds Texas property to Japanese government

In response to last week’s ECP story, “Texas Central Railroad deeds Texas property to Japanesxe gov’t,” Texas Central President & CEO, Carlos Aguilar issued the following statement: “Despite unfounded rumors to the contrary, Texas Central Railroad, a Texas-based company, owns the property...

Ferris student tests positive for COVID-19

FERRIS – Last week a student at Ferris High School received a positive test result for COVID-19. The student had been at the Ferris ISD campus during the morning hours.  The name and information regarding the student was not released.

Ferris COP program offered

The Ferris “Citizens On Patrol” (COP) program is accepting applications.  “This is the first program in Ferris of its kind,” said Ferris Chief of Police John DeLeon. “I’m truly excited to implement the program to the citizens of Ferris.