RED OAK ARRESTS: May 24 – 31

Murr, Dwight, 25, evading arrest/det w/vehicle, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Crawford, Zackry, 33, poss cs pg 1 <1g.Torres-Ramirez, Cristian, 25, no liability insurance, fail to display DL.Gutierrez-Neri, Isaac, 20, public intoxication.Casey, Mason, 18, credit card or debit card abuse...

Tried-and-true tips to relocate plants like a pro

STATEPOINT – Whether your plants could stand a little more sun, a tad more space to grow, or you just want to redesign your backyard, transplanting plants offers them a fresh start.“Tried-and-true methods will help you safely move your plants; all it takes is some know-how, elbow grease and a...

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 2, 2022)

Kelli Neal of Waxahachie was named to the Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University for the Spring 2022 semester.Ian Hamilton of Midlothian completed requirements for a degree in Design Engineering Technology from Trine University at the end of the Spring 2022 semester.Alexandra Sackett of...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 23 – 26

Cavazos, Devin, 20, assault-family violence.Gomez, Kimberly, 23, theft prop >=$100<$750.Medina, Juan, 22, theft prop >=$100<$750.Ellis, Casey, 23, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3.Plummer, Joseph, 57, assault family/household member Felony 3.Cardona, Francisco, 30, DWI 2nd.Jolley, Kenneth, 21, no DL,...

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 20 – 26

Briggs, Samuel, 40, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff, Arlington PD. Marquez, Benito, 35, DWI.Depolis, John, 48, warrant arrest Florida NCIC.Kennard, Tyrek, 23, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff, Denton Co. Sheriff.

Wilmer to be home to Walmart’s 1,000-job project

WILMER  – In a recent article in a Texas Economic Development Guide by Site Selection Magazine, the city of Wilmer was recognized for its outstanding growth along with the neighboring cities of Hutchins and Lancaster.While the article noted Houston was a huge market for growth in 2022, it also...

Beware of patriotic-themed scams on Memorial Day

Since the first unofficial Memorial Day in April 1865, the holiday has held a special place in the hearts of military veterans, active-duty service members and the general public.Originally known as Decoration Day until the early 1900s, Americans celebrated Memorial Day by decorating the tombs and...

Protecting people and property from wildfires

STATEPOINT – Today, one-third of all U.S. homes are in what are known as wildland-urban interface (WUI) zones, regions in or adjacent to areas prone to wildland fires.As with many types of disasters, wildland fires are increasing in severity and frequency.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 26, 2022

Ethan Brazell of Ennis received a Bachelor of Business Administration in information systems & leadership and ministry from Harding University.Maria Toker of Waxahachie and Rustin Rushing of Midlothian achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the Spring 2022 semester.Dustin Robinson of...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 16 – 22

Howard, Thomas, 51, public intoxication.McNally, Lacey, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Hernandez, Arturo, 32, disorderly conduct-discharge firearm, deadly conduct Felony 3.Guzman, Adrian, 32, poss marij <2oz.Collier, Sheila, 45, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.Warren, Sydney, 33, theft prop...