Fall Festival Oct. 31 4 to 6 p.m. at Covenant Church 959 FM 664 Ferris

Firetruck, police car, goodie walk,  games, food, candy and much more!You will also be put into a drawing to win a bicycle!We have a girl bike and a boy bike that we can’t wait to give away!

DINING FOR HEROES AT ENNIS CHILI’S

Held at Chili’s in Waxahachie last Friday, raised money for the Peace Officers Angel Foundation, a 501c3 organization helping Texas Police Officers facing life-threatening line-of-duty injury.

Red Oak Mayor issues 18th state of emergency order

RED OAK – Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill recently issued the city’s 18th Supplemental Order, released Oct.13  in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The extension declares a state of emergency in the city of Red Oak.

Simple tips to adjust to the time change

STATEPOINT – Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends November 7, and if you are already dreading the adjustment, you are not alone. The physical and mental effects are real, and many people undergo mood shifts, fatigue and stress as their bodies adjust.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (October 28, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (October 28, 2021)

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, voting will occur at the Ferris Public Library from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election will have eight State of Texas Propositions on the ballot, to be voted For or Against. The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., Ferris, TX 75125.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 18 – 24

Davis, Nickolas, 31, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, DWI.Hambrick, Kevin, 25, traffic offense.Garcia, Kevin, 21, evading arrest/detention.Duncan, Paul, 47, DWI 3rd Felony 3.Roach, Haley, 34, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Estill, Quentin, 35, terroristic threat of family/home.

FERRIS ARRESTS: October 16

Million, Eyob, 32, warrant arrest other agency, criminal attempt to evade.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 11 – 18

Moreno, Abraham, 28, theft prop >=$100<$750.Moran, Erin, 27, theft property, public intoxication.Henderson, Quantavious, 24, man/del CS pg 2 or 2-a >=4g<400g, man/del CS pg 3/4 >=28g<200g, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, unl carrying weapon.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 18 – 24

Zuniga, Hilario, 19, poss marij >2oz<=4oz, unl carrying weapon.King, April, 23, warrant arrest other agency.Contreras, German, 32, apprehension by peace officer w/o warrant.Barnett, Ralph, 63, disorderly conduct-language.Sanchez, Christian, 18, poss marij <2oz.