FBI releases 2018 crime statistics

For the second consecutive year, the estimated number of violentcrimesinthenationdecreased when compared with the previous year’s statistics, according to FBI figures released today. In 2018, violentcrimewasdown3.3percent from the 2017 number. Property crimes also dropped 6.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST Dennis R. Lauterbach, Sr., DECEASED

Published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, October 31, 2019. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST DENNIS R. LAUTERBACH, SR., DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration of the Estate of Dennis R. Lauterbach, Sr. were issued to Shirley M.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS FERRIS I.S.D.’S STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS FERRIS I.S.D.’S STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING Ferris Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m., Nov. 19, 2019, in the Board Room, Administrative Building, 301 E. 5th St, Ferris, TX 75125.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALIST INDIAN TRAIL CHAPTER MONTHLY MEETING NOV. 2

“Rhymes and rhythms on the prairie”   Saturday, November 2nd, 2019  Kachina Prairie, 7 p.m. 1816 W. Baldridge St, Ennis   A campfire, a guitar, a cowboy poet out at Kachina Prairie, wouldn’t ya know it. Campfire at seven for heat. Hot chocolate and cookies to eat. The poetry is magical.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (October 31, 2019)

Voting for the 2019 Ellis County Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election will be held on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Ferris Public Library, 301 E. 10th St., from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: October 31, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF NOV. 4 – 8 Monday, Nov. 4: Frito Pie, Salad and Dessert. Wednesday, Nov. 6: Smothered Pork Chop, Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes. Friday, Nov. 8, Chilly Dogs, Chips and Dessert.   Join us Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 22 – 24

Barnes, Shateevia, 26, theft $500-$1,500.  Salazar, Jasso, 49, assault causes bodily injury.  Jenkins, Kelan, 25, evading arrest/detention.

FERRIS ARRESTS: October 4 – 15

Cantu, Phillip, 32, Dallas County Sheriff warrants x2. Rojas, Brandon, 26, assault/family violence. Turner, Waynesha, 26, San Patricio Co Sheriff warrant.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: October 18 – 24

Andrews, Armani, 20, assault family violence bodily injury. Adame, Miguel, 32, DWI. McCoy, Jon Benet, 20, warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Williams, Demitrias, 33, theft property <$2,500 2/more prev conv, warrant arrest Collin County Sheriff.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 21 – 27

Jenkins, Kelan, 25, evading arrest detention. Guy, Eric, 50, assault causes bodily injury family member, interfere w/emergency req for assistance. Davis, Donovan, 34, theft prop >=$100<$750, unauth use of vehicle, theft prop >=$100<$750. Cox, Richard, 50, theft prop $1,500<$20,000.