Red Oak purse snatcher at large

RED OAK – The Red Oak Walmart saw criminal activity this month when a suspect went on a purse snatching spree Dec. 12 and 19, between noon and 2 p.m. in both incidents.

TxDot seeking public input on future of rail in Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on an update to the Texas Rail Plan, which includes a list of current and future rail projects that the public will have the opportunity to learn about and submit comments.

CFI RAISES $2,800 FOR WISH

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope got an early Christmas gift from employees of truckload carrier CFI – to the tune of $2,800. The local program was one of 20 charities around the nation supported by CFI in its annual Truckloads of Treasures holiday giving campaign.

SCOUTS DONATE TOYS TO TEXAS BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME

Silver Tsunami to hit Ellis County nursing homes

AUSTIN – As Baby Boomers reach retirement, a perfect storm is set to hit Ellis County nursing homes: A surge in the number of aging Texans, known as the Silver Tsunami, is projected to effect long term care services across the state.

BUMP-STOCKS OUTLAWED

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced the Department of Justice has amended the regulations of ATF, clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machine gun” under federal law.

Jewelry recovered from armed robbery

RED OAK – Three men were arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery earlier this month, according to the Ellis County Sheriff’s department. Sheriff’s deputies responded shortly after noon Dec.

Shelter problems, solutions debated

FERRIS – Among other items addressed at the Ferris City Council meeting Monday, Dec.

Red Oak’s growth offers good and bad

RED OAK – A city’s progress is often marked in unsavory factors that are as hard to avoid as its successes. The robbery that occurred in Red Oak in the 100 block of S. Summit Street a few weeks ago is still under investigation, according to Lieutenant Marc Schroeder, Red Oak Police Department.