It’s not too late to get vaccinated this respiratory season

STATEPOINT – In a time of confusion and inconsistent information, healthcare professionals want you to know that it’s not too late to get vaccinated this respiratory season.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 8, 2026)

 While the library is temporarily closed for our annual inventory, patrons can still enjoy reading and listening through our digital collections.E-books and audiobooks are available anytime through the Libby and Hoopla apps.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (December 30 – January 5)

Deitas, Jared, 19, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Wood, Blake, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Ross, Ian, 23, unl carrying weapon, poss marij <2oz.Staton, Michael, 41, parole violation.Deloach, Steven, 44, viol bond/protective order, viol bond/protective order.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (December 28 – January 1)

Harris-Sargent, Zecharian, 24, evading arrest/detention w/prev conviction, resist arrest search or transport, warrant other agency.Villanueva, Claudia, 44, DWI.Hill, Anthony, 48, DWI.Hughes, Chad, 44, continuous sexual abuse of young child or children.Zapata, Victor, 41, warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (December 28 – January 4)

Dominguez, Jacinto, 39, assault family/household member w/prev conviction.Robles, Juan, 65, warrant arrest other agency.Valenzuela, Daniel, 18, warrant arrest local.

5 sugar intake tips to prevent cavities in 2026

STATEPOINT – Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile vulnerable to cavities.

New report exposes the limits of plastic recycling

STATEPOINT – Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 22 – 29

Gamez-Andrade, Christian, 28, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, immigration hold.Lemmon, Tony, 51, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Valdez, Jessica, 34, parole violation, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Sandoval, Marissa, 25, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.

RED OAK ARRESTS (December 8 – 22)

Ontiveros, Edgar, 34, theft prop <$100 w/prev conviction.Smithwick, Abbyn, 33, poss dangerous drug, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Titus, Joseph, 39, parole violation-poss CS pg 1/1-b.Friedley, Amber, 30, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.Reece, Zion, 20, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (December 21 – 27)

Gerlich, Zachary, 49, warrant other agency.Hollie, Landon, 21, public intoxication.Isaguirre, Roman, 30, warrant other agency.Lemmon, Tony, 51, warrant other agency, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g.Roberts, Chandler, 18, no driver’s license.Rowe, Amber, 38, DWI/open alch container.