ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 13 – 19)

Cooper, Alphonse,18, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 2, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.Ybarra, David, 54, parole violation.Morales, Miguel, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (January 11 – 19)

Carcamo, Rafael, 42, DWI/open alch container.Pina, Gloria, 44, public intoxication.Ramirez-Ramos, Yerandy, 28, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Hernandez, Erik, 29, DWI.Watkins, Vondrell, 21, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm.Turner, Damontriaze, 26, warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (January 11 – 18)

Macias, Juan, 25, DWI.Caballero, John, 36, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Hadir, Abraheem, 28, DWI/open alch container.Martinez, Wilfredo, 22, resist arrest search or transport, warrant arrest other agency.

FOCUS ON FAMILIES: Helping families meet their children’s basic needs

STATEPOINT – Greater income allows parents to better meet children’s basic needs, and financial stability can reduce parental stress.Advocates say that child tax credits (CTCs) provide one avenue for states to increase family resources and are encouraged by progress being made by Washington, D.C.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 15, 2026)

 STORY TIME at the Ferris Public Library is more than just listening to a book – it’s a warm, welcoming space created to spark a love of reading from a very early age.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 15, 2026)

 Bobbie Tucker of Red Oak has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at the University of the Cumberlands.Joshua Cullins of Waxahachie was named to Columbia College’s Fall 2025 Semester Dean’s List.

LOCAL: Vehicle burglaries on the rise

 MIDLOTHIAN – Police  issued a reminder to remember to take your belongings, lock your vehicle and hide anything that you do not take with you.A number of vehicle burglaries have been reported in Midlothian in the past few weeks.Police said the burglaries occurred in various areas of the city.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (January 6 – 12)

Lee, Timothy, 48, burglary of vehicle w/2+ convictions.Moreno, Brandon, 29, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss marij <2oz.Whitehead, Roderick, 21, injury child/elderly/disabled w/int bodily injury Felony 3.Fuentes, Atziry, 37, burglary of vehicles.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (January 4 – 10)

Flores, Estevan, 22, warrant other agency.Antonio, Edwardo, 32, DWI 3rd or more.Gabino, Santos, 37, warrant other agency.Sorea-Gonzales, Juan, 22, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Quinn, Jacqueline, 31, assault causes bodily injury family member.Berna, Chance, 43, warrant arrest.

WILMER ARRESTS (January 4 – 11)

Vasquez, Elijah, 20, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz, unl carryingIrving-Smith, Angel, 23, poss marij < 2oz.Hall, Charod, 18, warrant arrest other agency.Collins, Xavien, 36, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.