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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 24, 2021)

KATHY HARRINGTON / Library Manager
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:38
The Ferris Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Club continues Monday, June 28, with Magician Daniel Lusk. Daniel’s link will be available on our Facebook page. His magic show contains segments including “Teach a Trick,” “Fun Crafts,” “Interactive Magic,” and more.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 24, 2021

Ellis123
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:35
The following local students earned degrees from Abilene Christian University: Corey Hooten of Red Oak graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing. Gwendolyn Lefler of Ennis graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 14 – 20

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Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:35
Olvera, Juan, 53, DWI. Baumann, Michael, 46, man/del CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 1, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Lopez, Cezar, 18, assault CBI. Kuhn, Tanya, 44, poss CS pg 1 <1g, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Perales, David, 32, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 11 – 17

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Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:33
Foshee, Donald, 41, DWI. Young, Ramon, 56, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff, Kaufman Co. Sheriff. Hickman, Dominique, 43, poss of alcohol in motor vehicle, DWLI, warrant arrest Waxahachie PD, warrant arrest Wilmer PD. Shipman, Ryan, 21, public intoxication.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ellis123
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 13:00
If you are looking for something to do, here are a few events going on around town.   JUNE 15 Special Waxahachie City Council meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall, 401 S. Rogers, Waxahachie at noon administering the Oath of Office to council members Place 4 and Place 5.

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY

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Wed, 06/16/2021 - 11:59
In Galveston, Texas, upon the arrival of Union troops, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States (President Lincoln), all slaves are free.