Tap into employer benefit resources in times of uncertainty

FAMILY FEATURES – For many American workers, how they do their jobs dramatically changed with the spread of COVID-19. Some have shifted to working from home while others moved to part-time or reduced hours.

Rethinking screen time for kids

STATEPOINT – As families try to establish a new normal, balancing screen time for kids has become not only especially challenging, but more important than ever.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 7 – 12

Ramirez, Jayden, 18, burglary of vehicles. Hale, Robert, 45, sexual assault child Felony 2, parole violation. Miller, Julie, 57, DWI/open, fleeing police officer. Morgan, Jerry, 61, public intoxication. Simmons, William, 38, DWI. Pleasant, Aziz, 18, theft of firearm.

FERRIS ARRESTS: April 5 – 8

Rodriquez, Timothy, 44, disorderly conduct.

RED OAK ARRESTS: April 6 – 12

Gautney, John, 45, poss CS pg 2 >= 1g<4g.

Facebook censors do-it-yourself charitable face masks while cracking down on coronavirus ‘misinformation’

In its never-ending quest to censor content, Facebook’s automated content moderation system threatened to ban charitable “DIY” face mask companies from promoting their content on the social media platform.

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF: March 31 – April 5

McGrath, Laura, 34, criminal trespass. McMahan, Allen, 17, assault causes bodily injury family member.  Jolley, Kenneth, 18, assault causes bodily injury family member. Savage, Angela, 44, forgery financial instrument. Ramos, Wilfredo, 23, poss CS pg 3 <28g.

FERRIS ARRESTS: March 27 – April 4

Vega-Jimenez, Ruben, 27, DWLI, resisting arrest, prohibited contraband in a correctional facility.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 30 – April 5

Robbins, Robert, 24, assault causes bodily injury family member.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 30 – April 5

Shea, Matthew, 57, apprehension by peace officer without warrant. Puente, Jessica, 27, poss CS pg 1 <1g.