AVALON MAN SERVES ON USS JACKSON

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Ruben Rodriguez, from Avalon, TX., carries a flagstaff on the forecastle aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6).

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 22, 2021)

Cast your vote for the Special Runoff Election for Congressional District 6 here at the Ferris Public Library on Tuesday, July 27, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both Republican candidates, Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey want your voice to be heard and your vote to count.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 22, 2021)

How to have an affordable and easy back-to-school season

STATEPOINT – The team at Dollar General is sharing some tips and savings opportunities to easily and affordably help get everyone prepared. CHECK SCHOOL SUPPLIES Check school supplies off your list in the weeks ahead to help avoid any last-minute stress.

Earth-kind landscape conservation water practices save water, save money

Since landscape irrigation increases water use by 35 to 75% during the summer irrigation season, Texas A&M AgriLife recommends landscape water conservation practices be adapted to reduce water use, save money, and still maintain a beautiful landscape.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 12 – 18

Marley, Jansen, 22, DWI. Camarillo, Mary, 34, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, disorderly conduct-fighting. Reyes, Jose, 37, DWI. Walker, James, 42, DWI/open. Reyes, Jason, 34, theft prop >=$100<$750. Garza, Tomas, 35, DWI w/child. Elias, Eric, 41, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Edgar, Brice, 24, DWI.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: July 9 – 15

Dodd, Ashlee, 24, warrant arrest Dallas PD, Garland PD. Lopez, Oscar, 37, DWI. Davis, Briana, 28, warrant arrest Cedar Hill PD, Bedford PD. Perales, Fausto, 42, DWI. Simmons, Phil, 48, assault CBI.

PALMER ARRESTS: July 17

Woods, Joseph, 83, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 12 – 18

Boulet, Laura, 52, theft prop >=$30,000<$150,000. Shockley, Bryce, 18, poss marj <2oz. Cordell, Spencer, 40, public intoxication.

Heat can kill animals too

OVILLA – With outside temperatures getting close to triple digits, it’s important to remember our four-legged friends and the proper way to ensure their safety in the summer heat. A rule of thumb - if you’re hot, so are they. Both dogs and cats don’t have sweat glands like people do.