Free speech, public’s right to know under attack in Texas – so let’s act now

We Texans are fiercely independent and like to make our views known. On that, surely, we can agree. Using our First Amendment right to speak out goes hand in hand with access to public information that helps us understand how our government functions.

Opportunities make America great

People around the world dream of coming to America and having a better life. Since our founding as a nation, millions have come here and found a better life than they left behind. We can be proud of this in our country.

RED OAK FIRE CHIEF ERIC THOMPSON

RED OAK FIRE CHIEF ERIC THOMPSON, shown with wife Laura and son Reese, was named Chief of the Year at the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Convention May 7.

Ferris City Manager Bill Jordan public censure published on ICMA and TCMA websites

FERRIS – The International City Manager’s Association has published on its website the news release concerning the public censure of Ferris City Manager Bill Jordan and two other city managers.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 7, 2019)

FREE SPRING BREAK MOVIE MANTINEE! “Ralph Breaks the Internet” Wednesday, Mar. 13, 10 a.m. (PG, 112 minutes long) Everyone is invited, no library membership is required. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: March 7, 2019

Monday we have Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement during our MONDAY MOTIVATION! Wednesday will be Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking, during our WEDNESDAY WELLNESS!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: Feb. 26 – 28

Bonte, Billy, 28, warrant-assault family/household Felony 3.  White, Jimmy, 34, terroristic threat.  Gonzalez, Vecente, 40, interfere w/emergency request.   Cervantes, Rosalia, 27, prob viol-2 counts child/vulnerable.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: Feb. 22 – 28

Ingram-Henry, Laquita, 31, warrant arrest Grand Prairie PD, Farmers Branch PD, University Park PD, Arlington PD. Oliver, Charles, 48, DWI. Gutierrez, Isabel, 33, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD. Taylor, Zareia, 17, assault/family violence. Porter, Michael, 25, warrant arrest Grayson County SO.

PALMER ARRESTS: Feb. 27 – Mar. 1

Davis, Mark, 62, DWI 3rd or more. Montmean, Eric, 37, evading arrest w/vehicle, resist arrest/transport.

WILMER ARRESTS: Feb. 25 – Mar. 3

McCurdy, Carnell, 49, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.