OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (December 19, 2019)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 10 – 15

Diaz, Edward, 35, unauthorized use of vehicle, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, tamper/fabricate physical evidence w/intent Felony 3, poss marij <2oz, resist arrest, search or transport, prohibited weapon-knuckles, assault causing bodily injury.

FERRIS ARRESTS: December 10 – 15

Minchew, Scott, 55, DWI. Calvillo, Brooke, 17, DWI. Murray, Anthony, 55, parole violation-unauthorized use of vehicle. Hendrieth, Lakeshia, 34, Dallas warrants. Coumpy, Melvin, 59, parole violation-DWI.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: December 6 – 12

Daniels, Sterling, 19, warrant arrest Dallas Co Sheriff. Stinson, Cedric, 42, attempted assault on officer. Hardy, Jalexis, 23, warrant arrest Lancaster PD. Crockett, David, 68, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Ware, Randy, 61, assault causes bodily injury-family violence.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 9 – 15

Pulido Sarmiento, 21, fail to identify fugitive intent /give false info, poss CS pg 1 <1g, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g, poss marij >4oz<=5 lbs, unlicensed carrying weapon. Storey, Bobbette, 55, criminal trespass. Garcia, Jaime, 17, poss CS pg 2 < 1g. Nelson, Rickey, 57, public intoxication.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (December 19, 2019)

Texas Health & Human Services awards the Ellis County Clerk’s Office with the Five Star Service Award

The Ellis County Clerk’s Office has been awarded the Five Star Service Award for excellence in vitalization by Texas Health and Human Services. The Five Star award is given to Vital Statistics Partners who understand the importance of vital statistics and its impact on the citizens of Texas.

Don’t miss Ferris’ Christmas on the Square this Saturday, December 14

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS   10 a.m.: Committee crew arrives to finish setup. 11 a.m.: Vendors and DJ setup. 11:30 to 11:45 a.m.: Parade line up. 12 p.m.: Parade. 12 to 12:30 p.m.: Volunteers for crafts/Santa/refreshments at stations in event tent. 1 p.m.: Event tent opens. 1 to 3:30 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Ferris public hearing Dec. 19 to review performance and obtain comments regarding its 2017 Texas CDBG Program Community Development Contract

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT The City of Ferris invites all citizens to a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the City Hall, 100 Town Plaza.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF FERRIS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

Publish in two issues of the Ellis County Press on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and Thursday, December 19, 2019.   NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION   TAKE NOTICE the City Council of the City of Ferris, Texas, shall convene at 6:00 o’clock P.M.