Take extra measures to help prevent check fraud

STATEPOINT – The use of checks may be declining, but check crimes are actually on the rise due to new, creative criminal schemes.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 5, 2026)

 With election season now behind us, it’s time to relax and enjoy some fun at the library!Join us for Lego Lab on Thursday, March 5, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Builders of all ages can put their creativity to the test with open-ended LEGO challenges and imaginative free play.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (March 5, 2026)

The following local students were named to the fall 2025 President’s Honor Roll at the University of Texas at Tyler: Valeria Guerrero of Ferris; Michael Copeland, Megan Swanberg, Taylor Thibodeau and Emma Vasquez of Midlothian; Michael Rivera of Red Oak; Genesis Garcia and Claire Tennery of...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 23 – March 2)

Goss, Monte, 54, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Garcia, Ector, 19, assault causes bodily injury, DWI/open alch container.Stevenson, Cecil, 27, criminal trespass.Paez, Mark, 30, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS (February 22 – March 1)

Furlow, Rasheed, 30, warrant arrest other agency.White, Saniya, 22, assault causes bodily injury family member.Murray, Nicholas, 21, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200.Galloway, Jerrian, 20, poss marij <2oz.

How to navigate the grocery store without decision fatigue

STATEPOINT – Ever take a trip to the grocery store and feel overwhelmed by all the choices available? Save time and money by opting for products already tested by other consumers.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 26, 2026)

 Voters across Ellis County are gearing up for the Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Ellis County residents may cast their ballots at the library on Election Day, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (February 26 2026)

Ted Minyard of Waxahachie earned a Bachelor of Science Cum Laude in Cybersecurity Technology from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2025.Abby Fuller of Waxahachie was among more than 1,800 students awarded a degree from the University of Arkansas in December.

ELIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 6 – 12)

Jones, Stephani, 36, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Infante, Samuel, 49, engaging in organized criminal Felony 2, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Roberts, William, 33, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Lopez, Ivan, 25, unauth use of vehicle, immigration hold.

RED OAK ARRESTS (February 2 – 16)

Clayburn, David, 52, public intoxication.Ocanas, Nicholas, 41, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation, assault causes bodily injury family member.Hester, Gerald, 68, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200, DWI w/child under 15.Bruce, Joshua, 45, driver’s license-no valid Texas.