Ceremony held for Incoming First Sergeant Tamara Tatum of Ferris

FORT HOOD – On Dec. 17, 2019, Sergeant First Class Tamara Tatum was promoted to Incoming First Sergeant at a ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas. She was born in Dallas, Texas, and enlisted in the US Army on Oct. 2, 1997 as a Food Service Specialist in the Army Reserves.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST PATRICIA S. SCOTT, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.   NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST PATRICIA S. SCOTT, DECEASED   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary of the Estate of Patricia S.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (February 27, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library will be a voting location on Tuesday, March 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Republican and Democratic Party Primary Election. Ellis County has been approved to use countywide precinct polling locations (Vote Centers).

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: February 27, 2020

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF MAR. 2 – 6 Monday, Mar. 2: Smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes and greens beans. Wednesday, Mar. 4: Baked chicken, corn and salad. Friday, Mar. 6: Hamburgers and French fries.   See YOU at the Center!

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF: February 18 – 23

Zafra, Sherry, 40, poss CS pg 1 <1g, poss narc paraphernalia. McKissick, Tristen, 21, probation violation-poss CS. Aleman, Kiely, 19, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Lafitte, James, 27, probation violation-DWLI, open alcohol container, FTA, assault-family violence. Luoma, Jesse, 45, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

FERRIS ARRESTS: February 22

Batchelor Ramirez, Alejandro, 25, unlawful carry of weapon, tampering with evidence, poss marij.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: February 14 – 20

Butler, Bryan, 30, warrant arrest Tarrant Co. Arnett, Eric, 28, warrant arrest Irving PD, warrant arrest DeSoto PD. Navarro, Adrian, 28, assault impede breath/circulation.

PALMER ARRESTS: February 21

Shelton, Eric, 40, unauthorized use of vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 17 – 23

Zafra, Sherry, 40, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Vargas, Aaron, 23, fail to identify fugitive intent give false info, unl poss firearm by felon. Kerstiens, Thomas, 78, assault causes bodily injury family member.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 17 – 23

Pinkard, Kobe, 20, warrant arrest local. Acosta-Martinez, Jonny, 30, warrant arrest other agency. Adams, Joseph, 31, warrant arrest local. Salazar, Ruben, 20, poss marij <2oz. Munoz, Miguel, 60, DWI/open alcohol container.