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WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 24 – 30)

Cornstubble, Shane, 49, assault causes bodily injury family member. Bowman, Sirshae, 34, warrant other agency. Johnson, Cassandra, 46, DWI. White, Timothy, 53, disorderly conduct Singleton, Jeremiah, 19, unl carrying weapon. Fuller, David, 45, warrant arrest,  warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 24 – 31)

Gonzalez, Ruby, 35, engaging in organized criminal activity, forgery to defraud or harm of another, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Limon, Angel, 24, viol bond/protective order.
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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 28, 2026)

  ALMA Council meetings in Alma could go live soon so residents can watch city happenings at home. The last council meeting was last Tuesday, and it was noted 50 subscribers on this channel will allow meetings to go live.
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© The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 28, 2026)

  Did you know your Ferris Public Library card opens up thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and research tools? They are all available 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer; with no late fees and completely free!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 19 – 25)

Lamb, Brittany, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member. Ortiz-Esquviel, Beatriz, 29, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Salinas-Costilla, Humberto, 45, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, immigration hold. Curiel, Gabrielle, 34, commitment.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 17 – 24)

Herring, Roy, 33, warrant arrest other agency. Esquivel-Lozano, Carlos, 28, DWI, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle, resist arrest search or transport. Luna, Jose, 40, terroristic threat of family/household, terroristic threat of family/household.

Reflections and design take center stage at June art meeting

  WAXAHACHIE – Presenting a demo on “Reflections,” artist Candace Faber will discuss painting reflections in water and the design principles as tools for composition at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association.
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© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 21, 2026)

  CEDAR HILL Cedar Hills Farmer’s Market opens May 9 until October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in historic Downtown on Cedar Street between Houston and Main Street.
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© The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 21, 2026)

  As summer travel season begins, don’t forget that May 22 is National Road Trip Day! Whether you’re heading across the state or across the country, the Ferris Public Library has you covered. Before you hit the road, download the Libby and hoopla apps.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 21, 2026)

Justin Cuellar from Waxahachie was named to the MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Elizabeth Penkert, also from Waxahachie, was named to MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester.