LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 17, 2022

More than 600 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2021.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (February 17, 2022)

The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Black History Month contest has books flying off the shelves!Each time you, or your child, check out a book about Black History or written by an African American author during the month of February, your name will be placed in the contest drawing.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 17, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 8 – 13

Smith, Ashley, 43, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Rodriguez, Erick, 19, DWI, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, viol bond/protective order, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.Conner, James, 37, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3.Brown, Stormy, 23, theft prop >=$100<$750, NPFR.Reown, Aeon, 29, public intoxication.

FERRIS ARRESTS: February 3 – 9

Leyva, Daniel, 34, evading arrest.Herrera, Tony, 22, warrant arrest other agency.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 31 – February 13

Kitchens, Corey, 33, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear, no motor vehicle liability insurance, no motor vehicle liability insurance, display expired registration, DWLI, no motor vehicle liability insurance, failure to appear, display expired registration, no motor vehicle liability...

Private Applicator Training sessions scheduled for Feb. 14 and March 8

I have scheduled Private Applicator Trainings on Monday, Feb. 14, and Tuesday, March 8, in the Ellis County Extension Office in the Ellis County Sub Courthouse in Waxahachie.The schedule for the training includes: 8:15 a.m. – Arrive & register 8:30 a.m. – Begin training1:00 p.m.

Tax Tip: Use your tax refund to save on car shopping

STATEPOINT – Like many other people, you probably have taxes on your mind right now. Figuring out if you have a tax refund coming your way can be an exciting time. But tax season doesn’t have to be all about crunching numbers and filling out forms.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 10, 2022)

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 10, 2022

The following local students were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University: Sarah Bell of Ennis, BS Pre-Nursing; Marcus de Freitas, BS Cyber Security and Katelyn Newsome, Professional Flight of Midlothian; Lindsey Wildman of Red Oak, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.