EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 11, 2026)

  BARDWELL Bardwell City Council meetings are generally held on the first Monday of every month at Bardwell City Hall, 5746 Planter Gin Road. The most recent Bardwell City Council meeting on June 2 was canceled due to lack of action items.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 11, 2026)

  Something exciting is just around the corner at the Ferris Public Library – our Summer Reading Program is almost here! Get ready for a summer filled with books, programs, prizes, activities, and fun for all ages.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 11, 2026)

Mercy Berkoh from Midlothian graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Audrey Trusner from Waxahachie graduated Cum Laude with degrees in Art History and Hospitality Management from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2026.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (June 2 – 8)

Deason, Freeman, 38, man/del CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 1. Daniels, Donderius, 33, assault causes bodily injury family member. Rodriguez, Samantha, 31, theft prop >=$100<$750. Wallin, Jeannie, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g. Bonner, Jackson, 23, theft-mail <=10 addresses, burglary of vehicles.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 31 – June 7)

Lopez, Antonio, 54, public intoxication. Calhoun, Elisa, 34, continuous violence against the family. Crane, Lillian, 25, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info. James, Tanina, 38, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 4, 2026)

  ALMA Matias Zatonyl was named Mayor Pro-Tem for the Alma City Council at a council meeting held earlier this month. Council also voted to have the council meetings filmed via a YouTube Channel for the city. CEDAR HILL D Magazine has named two Cedar Hill destinations in its Ultimate Outdoor Guide.

Father’s Day gift ideas for rock star dads

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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 4, 2026)

  ALMA Matias Zatonyl was named Mayor Pro-Tem for the Alma City Council at a council meeting held earlier this month. Council also voted to have the council meetings filmed via a YouTube Channel for the city. CEDAR HILL D Magazine has named two Cedar Hill destinations in its Ultimate Outdoor Guide.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 4, 2026)

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 26 – June 1)

Chrystal, Daja, 26, theft prop >=$750<$2500. Rogers, Ryan, 32, criminal mischief >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3. Whitley, Jayla, 23, felony warrant, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.