8 Summer driving tire safety tips

FAMILY FEATURES – Before you head out this summer, consider these tips from the tire experts at your neighborhood Discount Tire to stay safe on the road.Check tire pressure regularly: Low tire pressure can lead to poor handling and gas mileage as well as excessive wear and overloading.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 11, 2024)

Monday, July 15 will be our End of Summer Party!Join us at 11 a.m. for our Foam Party. The foam solution is odorless, non-toxic, hypoallergenic and biodegradable.It will make the kids feel a little warm and damp like soap and water, except they will NOT feel cold, wet, and heavy!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (July 11, 2024)

Haylee Coolen and Helen Oliver of Waxahachie were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University for spring 2024.Erin Green of Midlothian was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 2 – 8

Johnson, Richard, 43, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2.Jordan, Thomas, 51, felony warrant-Felony 3.Garza, Guadalupe, 47, warrant-other jurisdiction.Beaird, Slater, 29, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, felony...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 1 – 7

McGraw, Michael, 39, DWI 2nd.Gidey, Teame, 40, assault causes bodily injury.Toliver, Brice, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member.Hunter, Johnathan, 32, evading arrest with prev conviction, violation of bond/protective order-surety release, aggravated assault w/deadly weapon, unlawful...

WILMER ARRESTS: June 30 – July 7

Hayes, Lovelee, 24, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Arreola, Luis, 30, criminal trespass.Kelly, Charles, 38, warrant arrest other agency.Supplee, James, 44, warrant arrest other agency.Lawerance, Goldie, 21, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g, poss marij <=4oz>2oz, unl carrying weapon.Vaughn, Alaysha, 23,...

OBITUARY: James Ullom Jr.

James Harold Ullom Jr., 48, of Ferris, passed away on July 1, 2024. Born on November 11, 1975, in Dallas, to James Harold Ullom, Sr. and Janette Diane (Gilliam).

BONJOUR WORLD: FlatCreek Estate and Ellera – a culinary oasis near Austin

Nestled in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, and a short drive from the city of Austin, there is a hidden gem that will delight every wine enthusiast and culinary connoisseur.FlatCreek Estate and its exquisite restaurant, Ellera also offer sprawling vineyards, award-winning wines, and an...

BONJOUR WORLD: A weeklong trip boasting history and luxury any time of year 

I forgot how much I loved the island of Gozo (www.visitgozo.com), in the Mediterranean and one of the three islands that make up the country of Malta.You will fly into Malta’s capital city of Valletta and from there take a ferry for the short to Gozo.You can take the fast ferry or there is a car...

BONJOUR WORLD: Sister properties with different vibes – Puerto Vallarta’s Marriot and Westin resorts

It is an easy trip to Puerto Vallarta from Dallas.Just one stop and you are there and lounging on the beach.I spent a few nights in Puerto Vallarta recently at both the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa and the Westin Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta, both nestled on the stunning Banderas...