PERRY RENEWS COUNTY INVESTMENT ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP

Paul D. Perry, Ellis County Commissioner, pct. 3, has renewed his membership in the County Investment Academy.During 2021, Perry successfully completed investment education conducted in partnership with the McCoy College of Business Administration at Texas State University.

Are there really enough electric vehicle chargers?

STATEPOINT – Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming commonplace. By now, you’ve probably seen a Tesla, the Ford Mustang Mach E, Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf on the road at least once. Maybe you’ve even heard about newer models like the Rivian R1T pickup and the Toyota bZ4X crossover. And chargers?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 12, 2022)

As the Ferris Public Library wraps up the final details for our 2022 Summer Reading Club, we will be printing the schedule and have them placed in the students’ end-of-school-year packets.If your child(ren) does not attend a Ferris school, you may pick up a calendar here at the library after May 31.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 12, 2022

Madison Low of Midlothian, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Low is currently enrolled in the university’s Olin Business School.

FIRSTLOOK BOUTIQUE GRAND RE-OPENING

FirstLook, a sexual health and pregnancy center focused on providing positive, life-affirming alternatives to abortion for women and men, announced the grand re-opening of its thrift store, FirstLook Boutique on Friday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m..The store, located at 1204 Ferris Ave.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 2 – 6

Gonzalez, Grayson, 26, burglary of habitation Felony 2, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle  Felony 3, unl carrying weapon.Zuniga, Agustin, 28, DWI.Reynolds, Randy, 34, theft prop >=$100<$750.Wells, Randall, 51, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, display fictitious license plate, DWLI, FMFR.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 29 – May 5

Miller, Bianca, 19, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff.Ramirez, Luis, 41, warrant arrest Duncanville PD.Illestria, Marie, 30, DWLI.Carlton, Dewayne, 21, warrant arrest Lancaster PD, Cedar Hill PD.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (May 5, 2022)

You are invited to stop by the library and watch as Jer Giles paints murals on the walls of the Aubrey Trussell Memorial Meeting Room here at the Ferris Public Library.He is continuing the theme to match the existing murals he painted in the main library area.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (May 5, 2022)

Is inflation putting a damper on your summer travel? How to save

STATEPOINT – After two years of restrictions, summer road trips are top of mind for those looking to get out of town.