ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 21 – 27

Shelton, Justin, 28,  poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, fraud use/poss identifying info. Rodriguez, Stephan, 42, theft prop >=$100<$750. Newsome, Aaron, 29, viol bond/protective order assault Felony 3.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 18 – 24

Hall, Devonta, 26, warrant arrest DeSoto PD. McHenry, James, 54, DWI/ open, poss drug paraphernalia, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Mendoza, Juan, 36, warrant arrest Dallas PD. Encinia-Oregon, Luis, 29, warrant arrest Dallas PD, Grand Prairie PD, Keller PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 21 – 27

Roberts, Curtis, 59, evading arrest/det w/vehicle. Wiley, Dreena, 23, assault CBI. Ramirez, Emilio, 21, deadly conduct. Hamilton, Ron, 22, deadly conduct discharge firearm. Spraggins, Mariama, 26, warrant arrest other agency.

OPINION: County judge speaks out about Constitutional carry

WAXAHACHIE – Texas HB 1927 – the new constitutional carry bill – was just signed by Governor Abbott on June 16th. As its nickname suggests, this law recognizes the constitutional right to bear arms by removing the requirement that Texans obtain a license before they are allowed to carry a handgun.

ROISD approves $11.5 million budget

RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD board unanimously approved the 2021-2022 budget of $11.5 million Monday evening.

Wilmer mayor visits EBJ Elementary

WILMER – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta attended Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary School Awards Day last week and met with the fifth graders at the school. Petta offered the students strong words of encouragement as they are moving into middle school next year.

RO Council approves $5,657,000 bond

RED OAK – On June 14, the Red Oak City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a $5,657,000 bond. The Area #1 pit bond is to start building infrastructure in that area. Payments will be $1,183 a year for 30 years, regardless of home value going up because of the fixed rate.

2 bicyclist injured in Saturday dump truck incident on SH34

ELLIS COUNTY – On Saturday at approximately 8:04 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a bicyclist and commercial motor vehicle crash on SH34 approximately three miles east of Italy in Ellis County.

Ferris Historical Museum hosts reopening event Saturday

FERRIS – “Come join us Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. for the Grand Reopening of The Ferris Historical Museum,” said curator Connie Bratcher. Located inside Country Corner Treasures at the Intersection of North Main St and 6th St.

Sparks fly in Wilmer for the Fourth of July

WILMER – Sparks will be flying in the City of Wilmer on July 2 this year for the city’s first annual Sparks Fireworks show on July 2.