Ferris Texas

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A flame still burns on Washington Hill

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:15
Welcome to the “front porch.” I love looking back into the archives and seeing life as it was back when. The column you are about to read comes from 2003 but was revisited a decade later, as you’ll see.

OUT TO PASTOR: Oh, the daze of my life

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:14
When I was young, my mother was quite a fan of a soap opera called “The Days of Our Lives.” I remember the title but I never would watch something like that. However, my mother enjoyed it and so what’s there to complain about.
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Maintaining a sense of normalcy while routines stay disrupted

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:12
STATEPOINT – With the roll-out of the vaccine taking place slowly, it may be awhile longer before life returns completely to normal. However, if you have been working remotely, it may be a good idea to reincorporate some of the elements of your regular routine into your schedule now.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 25 – 31

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Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:09
Clay, Xzavier, 22, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Neita, Terrell, 32, child abuse Felony 3. Huber, Keith, 47, assault causes bodily injury. Gullette, Lagala, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Canida, Kimesha, 45, DWLI w/prev conv, poss CS pg 3 <28g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: January 22 – 28

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:08
Gonzalez, Michael, 20, assault-family violence, warrant arrest Red Oak PD. Norman, Elijha, 24, agg assault w/deadly weapon. Davis, Shaton, 31, warrant arrest Austin PD. Thomas, Shametra, 42, public intoxication, warrant arrest Smith Co, warrant arrest DeSoto PD.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 18 – 24

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:07
Martin, William, 35, poss CS pg 1 >1g<4g, parole violation. Jackson-Moore, Rodrell, 21, poss marij <2oz, bond violation Wood County SO, assault causes bodily injury. Miracle, Metheous, 21, assault causes bodily injury. Rivas, Frank, 22, assault causes bodily injury.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 18 – 24

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 12:06
Russom, Chandra, 44, agg assault date/family/house w/weapon. Myers, Valencia, 28, warrant arrest other agency. Barboza, Omero, 17, warrant arrest other agency. Barnett, Ralph, 63, disorderly conduct. Hunt, Alex, 31, warrant arrest other agency. Mendez, Ubaldo, 27, warrant arrest local.