Ferris Texas

OUT TO PASTOR: I didn’t lose my marbles – they just retired

For some people, getting old is a real challenge.Don’t let this get out, but getting old has been more of a blessing than a curse for me.I thought it would be terrible and didn’t know what I would do when I reached that magical retirement age.
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Taking out student loans? How to borrow strategically

STATEPOINT – It’s never too early to start working with a financial advisor.There are many stages in your life when you could benefit from the advice of a financial professional, including when you are young and taking out student loans, or in the process of paying them off.With a record $1.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 29, 2024)

In observance of Labor Day, the library will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. We wish you and your families a happy holiday!Let’s puzzle together! Come by the library to work on the library’s community puzzles. Place 2 pieces or 200!  STORY TIME is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (August 29, 2024)

Akemi Mii of Midlothian earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the Office of Graduate Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 19 – 26

Garmon, Jerry, 43, assault peace officer/judge Felony 2, escape cause bodily injury Felony 2, assault family/household member w/prev conviction Felony 3, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Williams, Boyd, 34, felony warrant, felony warrant-Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: August 12 – 19

Arnold, Bryan, 32, assault causes bodily injury family member, assault family/household member prev conviction.Johnson, Judith, 62, DWI 2nd.Stanton, Eric, 33, failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to maintain financial responsibility, speeding.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 18 – 25

Moore, Bryce, 22, agg assault w/deadly weapon, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Castaneda, Bryan, 21, DWI.Galvez, Jose, 62, evading arrest/detention.Lopez, Jonatan, 23, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Guerra, Eugenio, 47, DWI 2nd.