RED OAK ARRESTS: March 29 – April 4

Fortenberry, James, 55, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200, false report to police officer/special investigator/law enforcement employee. Jimenez Garcia, Alfredo, 45, DWI 2nd, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200. Armstrong, Charles, 28, carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

TSTC Diesel Equipment Technology program ready to fill employment needs

RED OAK – The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed down diesel equipment work in North Texas.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (April 1, 2021)

4 ways to prepare your home for bug season

STATEPOINT – Spring is the official start to bug season, making it important to prepare your home. Here are four steps you can take you keep bugs at bay: 1. DO A SPOT CHECK. Check window and door screens for tears to prevent flying bugs from getting in the home and make repairs where necessary.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 19 – 28

Arellano, Jesse, 24, accident involving damage to vehicle. Dean, Triston, 25, criminal trespass. Lewis, Giovanni, 27, unl carrying weapon, assault causes bodily injury.

FERRIS ARRESTS: March 21

Garza, Jimmy, 45, evading arrest with vehicle.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 19 – 25

Fuhrmann, Casey, 33, DWI. Dawson, Rodrick, 29, warrant arrest Red Oak PD. Haynes, Trevarea, 20, warrant arrest DeSoto PD. Carranza, Michael, 44, DWI. Trussell, Brittany, 21, poss CS, warrant arrest Midlothian PD. Rivera, Maldonado, 21, warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff.

PALMER ARRESTS: March 27

Jones, Cortez, 25, unauthorized use of vehicle, unlicensed concealed weapon. Smith, Thaddeus, 23, poss dangerous drug, unlicensed concealed weapon.

Renovation begins on old Ferris Police and Fire Station

The old Ferris Police and Fire Station is being renovated to house two new businesses. According to Ferris Economic Development Director James Branch, a coffee roaster and shop, and a restaurant serving a variety of food including pizza and hot wings.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (March 25, 2021)