Uplifting troops all around the globe

STATEPOINT – The ever-evolving mission of the U.S. military means service members are often on the move.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (October 21, 2021)

The Ellis County, Marine Corps League, Toys for Tots is gearing up and preparing to provide toys to children in need all over Ellis County.They have already held a fundraiser at the Old Brickyard Golf Course and will be having a Toy Run on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Registration starts at 9 a.m.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (October 21, 2021)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 12 – 17

Kelley, Erin, 31, disorderly conduct-fighting.Lewis, Phylesha, 34, assault CBI.Modisett, Jerome, 32, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Flores, Gumaro, 56, public intoxication.Hobson, Leland, 29, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: October 1 – 14

Vaughn, Roy, 31, warrant arrest Dallas PD.Lara-Zamarron, Juan, 29, public intoxication.Johnson, Shelitha, 45, warrant arrest Dallas PD, Lancaster PD, Grand Prairie PD.Green, Zeiga, 29, resisting arrest, criminal trespass, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD.Dewberry, Kyra, 21, warrant arrest DeSoto PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 11 – 17

Carr, Thomas, 37, burglary of building, burglary of Garcia, Jessie, 60, assault CBI family member, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Trevino, Raymond, 28, DWI.

THE SIGNATURE DISH EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, Oct. 175 – 8 p.m.Blaine Stone Lodge5331 Weatherford Rd., Midlothian, TX 76065 For more information or to purchase tickets for the event. please visit:  https://mannahousesignaturedish.com

USPS UPDATING PO BOX HOLDER RECORDS

Local post offices are updating post office box rental records for security purposes.Postmasters are asking customers to be cooperative.

GOV. SAYS NO TEXAS BUSINESS CAN FORCE EMPLOYEE TO TAKE COVID-19 VACCINE

In a direct rebuke of the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday declared that Texas businesses cannot order their workers or customers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

WILMER SETS DATE FOR FALL FESTIVAL

WILMER – The City of Wilmer has set its date for this year’s Fall Festival.With a successful Taste of Pioneer Days last month now on the books for 2021, the city has designated Oct. 29 as the Fall Festival date to be held at City Hall Square from 6 to 8 p.m.