FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (January 27, 2022)

December was a fun time here at the Ferris Public Library. We gave out almost a hundred Christmas Grab & Go Craft Bags. The children liked the goodies, and we enjoyed playing a small part of your family's holiday.We had a positive outcome during our annual inventory.

2022 Required Auxin Herbicide Training

Training in and or near Bardwell area will be Jan. 28, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at the Beakley Grain Office in Bardwell. Coffee and tacos will be provided, cost is $10.00 per person.A second training will be on Feb. 8, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at Nutrien Ag Solutions office, 377 E. FM 813 in Palmer.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE

Grayson Scott of Arlington and Rustin Rushing of Midlothian achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the Fall 2021 semester.Jace Martin of Midlothian has been named to Eastern New Mexico University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 14 – 21

King, Leevantwone, 32, theft of firearm, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Mackey, Joshua, 34, credit card or debit card abuse, credit card or debit card abuse.Davis, Carolyn, 57, theft prop <$2,500 2/more previous.Reed, Jamarkus, 20, no driver’s license, NPFR, fail to drive in single lane.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 10 – 16

Rodriguez Guevara, jonathan, 33, DWI.Deleon, Fabian, 35, display expired registration, no driver’s license, failure to appear, speeding, no driver's license, failure to appear.McCurdy, Deantae, 37, display expired registration, failure to appear.

Wilmer author publishes book

WILMER – “In the Glory Zone,” a new book by Pamela Taylor, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.No struggle is too great for those who trust in God. Author Pamela Taylor is proof.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (January 20, 2022)

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 20, 2022

The following local students were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Abilene Christian University: Colton Jakubik of Waxahachie, a senior majoring in Biology; Adrienne Schumacher of Midlothian, a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry; Will Morgan of Waxahachie, a senior majoring in Social Studies;...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 10 – 13

January 10 – 13 Norris, Dominique, 25, criminal trespass.Bell, Kenneth, 21, theft prop >=$100<$750, proh substance/item in Corr/CI Facility Felony 3.Cantu, Andres, 24,  parole violation-poss CS pg 2 <1g.Padron, Paul, 29, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g Felony 2, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.

FERRIS ARRESTS: January 6 – 12

Garcia Contretas, Jorge, 37, accident involving death.Garza, Noe, 39, warrant arrest other agency.Galliano Bonilla, Luis, 39, warrant.