FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (April 11, 2019)

Learn how to make gorgeous coffee-filter flowers here at the Ferris Public Library on Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to noon. Aurora Ramirez has taken techniques from several tutorials and has added her own twist. Learn great tips on how to add color and sparkle.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: April 11, 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: April 2 – 7 

Soto, Michael, 35, poss marij <2oz, assault causes bodily injury.   Bow, Dillan, 22, probation violation -theft.   Moon, Larry, 43, burglary of habitation Felony 2.   Machuca, Ivan, 17, poss marij <=2oz drug free zone.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 29 – April 4

Adams, Corey, 34, warrant arrest Desoto PD, Arlington PD, Mesquite PD. Smith, Tammy, 35, warrant arrest Red Oak, Dallas PD, Irving PD. Whatley, Robert, 51, warrant arrest Dallas Marshall, Lancaster PD, Duncanville PD, Carrollton PD.

PALMER ARRESTS: April 4 – 6

Lorson, Gabriella, 23, poss CS pg 3>=400g. James, Jessica, 29, poss CS pg 3<28g, poss Marij <2oz. Puffer, Alexandria, 47, DWI. Garcia, Oscar, 27, evading arrest w/vehicle, abandon endanger child, poss CS pg 2<1g. Shankles, Skyler, 22, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 1 – 7

Garza, Julian, 28, warrant arrest local. Berry, Qwneshia, 23, warrant arrest local. McLin, Cassius, 26, warrant arrest local.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 11, 2019)

Candidate forum to be held at Ferris Brick Fest

FERRIS – While many Ferris residents might be heading to the annual Ferris Brick Festival this weekend for the festivities, it will also be a good time to learn more about the candidates running for city council in May.

ONE KILLED IN FIERY CRASH ON I-45 IN WILMER

WILMER – Police have identified the 19-year-old killed in a fiery, wrong-way three-vehicle crash on Interstate 45 Friday morning. The wreck happened around 4:30 a.m., near Wintergreen Rd. in Wilmer. A car was southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic, when it slammed into another car.