LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 3, 2021

Brittany Daniels of Midlothian received Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ashton Sanberg of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration, and Jessica Scheer of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of...

Man charged in 15-year-old Llano County cold case

AUSTIN – The former landlord of a Llano County woman who went missing in 2006 is now charged in her death. On May, 3, 2021, Jimmy Wolfenbarger, 57, of Lubbock, was indicted in Llano County on one count of murder in the November 2006 death of Holly Simmons, 46, of Buchanan Dam.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 24 – 27

Cadena, Luis, 27, assault CBI. Johnson, Broderick, 33, parole violation. Ramos, Carlos, 30, DWI. Shipman, Ryan, 21, evading arrest/detention, open container, public intoxication, littering. Mask, Lacasta, 43, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Robinson, Harold, 54, parole violation.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 24 – 30

Kincade, Decameron, 30, assault CBI family member, unlawful restraint. Stephens, Maverick, 25, poss drug paraphernalia. Rice, Paul, 51, probation violation-forgery financial instrument. Davis, Michael, 44, public intoxication. Foresee, Krysta, 35, theft prop >=$100<$750.

Shooting reported at 2600 Block of W. Wintergreen Rd.

Lancaster – On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 5:54 P.M., Lancaster police were dispatched to the 2600 block of W. Wintergreen Road in response to a “Shooting in progress.” Upon arrival, officers learned that the shooter was the victim of a stolen vehicle two days prior in Dallas, Texas.

Waxahachie Council seats in runoff election

WAXAHACHIE – Residents in Waxahachie were able to go to the polls beginning this past Monday for the upcoming June 5 runoff election.  The runoff election is for two seats on the Waxahachie City Council; Place 4 and Place 5.

ELLIS COUNTY GOP TO MEET JUNE 1

The monthly meeting of the Ellis County Republican Party will be Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 at their new location, Ennis Motorplex, in the Champions Club, 7500 US-287 N. in Ennis.

Brazoria Co. woman added to most wanted fugitives list

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Margaret Lorrain Smith to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. Smith, 62, has been wanted since 2009 for fleeing during her capital murder case.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (May 27, 2021)

The Ferris Public Library’s 2021 Virtual Summer Reading Club schedule is available at the library, and it is posted on our Facebook page. Last year’s Reading Club was successful, with numerous families viewing the programs online.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 27, 2021

Tsta Coleman of Oak Leaf earned an Associate of Arts, Ryan Holben of Waxahachie earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, and Tom Watiti of Milford earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus.