FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 31, 2024)

Dress up in costume on Thursday, Oct. 31, and stop by the library anytime between 3 – 5:30 p.m. for spooky tunes & crafts, and, of course, treats!After that, make your way to the Ferris Department of Public Safety Building at 415 Ewing Blvd. from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for snow cones, popcorn, candy,...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 22 – 28

Leal, James, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 2-a <=2oz, theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev conviction.Lee, Michael, 51, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev conviction, unl use of criminal instrument.Yeldell, Cecily, 39, continuous violence against the family Felony 3, injury child/elderly/disabled w/int...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: October 21 – 27

Rojas-Rodriguez, Christian, 24, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.Balandrano, David, 28, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Greely, Demarquiez, 19, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.Sanchez, Salvador, 20, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Brown, Antwan, 21, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 14 – 21

Godfrey, Daveon, 17, poss marij <2oz.Lane, Jacob, 46, speeding.Alvarenga, Chaela, 29, poss CS pg 2 <1g, theft prop >=$100<$750.Jasper, Byron, 30, theft prop >=$100<$750.Head, Britany, 28, deadly conduct.Hyde, Christina, 41, pre-adjudication for unlawful flight from pursuing law enforcement...

WILMER ARRESTS: October 20 – 27

Lopez, Antonio, 52, public intoxication.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 31, 2024)

OPINION: Momentum shifts against Kamala Harris just days before election and here’s why

One week out from Election Day – and Democrat candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris is losing.How do we know?Turnout in states like Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina favors Republicans, GOP candidate and former President Donald Trump is leading Harris in New Hampshire (a state Joe Biden won...

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Make sure you check your ballot before putting it in the box

THE NOV. 5 COUNTDOWNBefore I jump into it, let me repeat a statement I saw belonging to Bertrand Russell: “First they fascinate the fools. Then they muzzle the intelligent.”If this offends you, ask yourself why.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (October 31, 2024)

JOE, HOW DO YOU REALLY FEEL?“The only garbage I see floating out there is [Trump] supporters.” – Joe “Unity” Biden LIES LIKE A RUG“Calling America a garbage can … those are the words [Trump] has used.” – Kamala Harris STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES“The First Amendment.

Top Country Female Vocalist Janie Fricke performs at Wilmer’s Pioneer Days

WILMER – Grammy Award Nominee, Billboard Magazine Top Country Female Vocalist, and Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, Janie Fricke was a special guest over weekend at Wilmer’s Pioneer Days on Saturday on the event’s main stage.Fricke, a Wilmer resident who has lived in the area...