This week in Texas History

April 1, 1934 – Patrolmen H. D. Murphy and Edward Wheeler were shot and killed on Easter Sunday by the notorious outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde.

Meet & Greet held Saturday

FERRIS – Even though the weather was unseasonably cold this past Saturday, did not stop the Ferris City Council candidates being supported by the political action committee called Citizens to Free Ferris from meeting and greeting residents.

EDWARD JONES: What can you do with your tax refund?

We’re getting close to the tax-filing deadline. For many of us, this means it’s that time of year when we get our biggest financial windfall – a tax refund. If you have recently received a refund, or are expecting to get one in the next few weeks, what should you do with it?

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Wilmer passed following ordinances (March 28, 2019)

Published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 28, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library will be offering free Basic Computer Classes on Wednesday, March 27 – Friday, March 29. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. – noon on each of these days. Another class in Spanish will be held Wednesday, April 3 – Friday, April 5, 10 a.m. – noon.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: March 28, 2019

Monday: Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement. Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking. Friday: Free Style – we will be enjoying board games, coloring and other fun things.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 19 – 21

Richardson, Shundr, 34, parole violation-aggravated assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.  Pescador, Brandon, 18, burglary of vehicle.   Toal, Peter, 59, DWI 3rd Felony 3, unl carrying weapon, deadly weapon in penal institution Felony 3.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 15 – 21

Adams, Tommie, 35, warrant arrest Dallas PD, grand prairie PD, Fort Worth Marshall. Velarde, Ian, 27, warrant arrest Grand Prairie PD. Meza-Ortiz, Omar, 37, warrant arrest Irving PD, Garland PD. Easley, Corey, 48, evading arrest, poss marij, DWI.

PALMER ARRESTS: March 16 – 23

Herrera, Eugene, 24, Assault causes bodily injury/family violence. Burns, Derrick, 42, DWI. Robinson, Kelly, 49, poss CS pg 1>=<4g, tamper evidence.  China, Israel, 18, poss CS pg 2 <1g, unl carrying weapon. Carbajal, Reynaldo, 43, DWI, unl carrying weapon.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Cortez-Eyes, Rosa, 24, theft prop >=$100<$750. Jolly, Brandon, 34, viol bond/protective order. Cotton, Charles, 24, burglary of building, fail to identify fugitive intent give false info. Alexander, Crystal, 33, engaging in organized criminal activity, poss cs pg 1 <1g, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.