OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 4, 2021)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 25 – 31

Clay, Xzavier, 22, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Neita, Terrell, 32, child abuse Felony 3. Huber, Keith, 47, assault causes bodily injury. Gullette, Lagala, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Canida, Kimesha, 45, DWLI w/prev conv, poss CS pg 3 <28g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: January 22 – 28

Gonzalez, Michael, 20, assault-family violence, warrant arrest Red Oak PD. Norman, Elijha, 24, agg assault w/deadly weapon. Davis, Shaton, 31, warrant arrest Austin PD. Thomas, Shametra, 42, public intoxication, warrant arrest Smith Co, warrant arrest DeSoto PD.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 18 – 24

Martin, William, 35, poss CS pg 1 >1g<4g, parole violation. Jackson-Moore, Rodrell, 21, poss marij <2oz, bond violation Wood County SO, assault causes bodily injury. Miracle, Metheous, 21, assault causes bodily injury. Rivas, Frank, 22, assault causes bodily injury.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 18 – 24

Russom, Chandra, 44, agg assault date/family/house w/weapon. Myers, Valencia, 28, warrant arrest other agency. Barboza, Omero, 17, warrant arrest other agency. Barnett, Ralph, 63, disorderly conduct. Hunt, Alex, 31, warrant arrest other agency. Mendez, Ubaldo, 27, warrant arrest local.

LIFE SCHOOL EXTENDS EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE

Red Oak – In the Spring of 2020, the Life School Board of Directors approved emergency paid sick leave in response to Congress passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This law provided up to two weeks (10 workdays) paid leave to employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ROISD Trustee will vote no on district contract tracing

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD Trustee Place 5 Penny Story says she will vote “no” on paying for issues resulting from ROISD using contract tracing. The resolution regarding Story’s referenced contract tracing did pass according to Beth Trimble, CPC, Red Oak ISD, Executive Director of Communications.

Ellis County Republican Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, Feb. 2

Tuesday Feb. 2   6:30 P.M. Executive Committee   7:00  P.M.

3 tips to own your financial outcome in 2021

STATEPOINT – 2020 was more than just a health crisis, it had ripple effects on nearly every aspect of our lives, including our long-term financial plans. Research from Lincoln Financial Group shows that personal finance concerns have intensified over the past year.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 15 – 24

Reese, Matthew, 30, DWI 3rd Felony 3. Arredondo, Michael, 38, agg assault causes serious bodily injury Felony 2, public intox. Geegan, Damorquise, 34, assault of pregnant person Felony 3, disorderly conduct. Madden, Kevin, 54, DWI 2nd. Leverich, Joseph, 33, ran red light.