RED OAK ARRESTS (February 2 – 16)

Clayburn, David, 52, public intoxication.Ocanas, Nicholas, 41, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation, assault causes bodily injury family member.Hester, Gerald, 68, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200, DWI w/child under 15.Bruce, Joshua, 45, driver’s license-no valid...

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (February 8 – 14)

Garduno, Francisco, 48, deadly conduct, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Gonzalez, Amanda, 30, poss cs pg 2 <1g.Moore, Sammie, 64, DWI 3rd or more.Berry, Deundriah, 32, warrant other agency.Williams, Tanya, 19, viol bond/protective order, assault causes bodily injury family member.Amezquita, Anthony,...

WILMER ARRESTS (February 15 – 22)

Contreras, German, 37, warrant arrest local.Fitzgerald, Jeremiah, 19, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weaponHarris, Donell, 24, viol bond/protective order 2+ times w/intent 12 months.Watson, Andre, 27, poss marij <2oz.Lankford, Darren, 40, assault, poss marij <2ozJones, Revorn, 39, poss marij <2oz,...

4 smart tips to save money and stay well this season

STATEPOINT – The beginning of the year is a natural time for a reset, especially when it comes to budgets and better-for-you habits.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 19, 2026)

A big thank you to all the families who joined us for Take Your Child to the Library Day. We’re so grateful for our wonderful community and love sharing the joy of reading with you!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (February 19, 2026)

Juliet Amadi, Felicity Hesters and Demilade Omotoso of Midlothian, Jordyn White of Ovilla, and Jordyn Brown of Waxahachie graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in the fall 2025 class.Luke Zmolik of Ennis was named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Youngstown State University.Local students...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 9 – 15)

De La Cruz, Ruth, 27, burglary of habitation Felony 2.Williams, Tanya, 19, assault causes bodily injury family member, viol bond/protective order, health and safety violation, assault causes bodily injury family member.Session, Christopher, 58, DWI 2nd.Martin, Brandon, 35, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g...

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (February 1 – 7)

Smith, Theodore, 27, warrant other agency.Torrez, Jose, 37, unl carrying weapon, DWI.Robinson, Sharon, 55, warrant arrest.Woods, Matthew, 37, criminal trespassHong, Maria, 33, assault causes bodily injury family member.Vess, Kyle, 36, public intoxication, harassment of public servant, assault peace...

WILMER ARRESTS (February 8 – 16)

Coleman, Alexus, 33, warrant arrest local.Byrd, Terrence, 38, unl carry weapon w/felony conviction.Sykes, Ron, 28, abandon/endanger child/individual imminent danger bodily injury, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g < 400g, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz, unl carrying weapon, viol bond/protective...

How programming found worldwide supports the U.S. military community

STATEPOINT – When you think about the USO, you likely think about entertainment tours or airport lounges, but the organization’s scope is much wider than that.USO programs support service members and their families stationed in the United States and overseas, as well as service members training in...