Community

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 2 – 8

Bounds, Justin, 33, assault family member impede breath/circulation, abandon/endanger child w/intent to return. Grubbs, Brandon, 43, public intoxication. Stevenson, Steven, 31, speeding, failure to appear. Gray-Whitley, Tavoris, 20, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs, unlicensed carrying weapon.

By 2030, all baby boomers will be age 65 or older

This story is part of an occasional series on the important community benefits that come from responding to the 2020 Census. Baby boomers have changed the face of the U.S.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: December 12, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 16 – 20 Monday, Dec. 16: Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans and dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 18 (Christmas Party): Ham and dressing, sides, dessert and gift exchange. Friday, Dec. 20: Skillet fry, red potatoes and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (December 12, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Food for Fines will continue until Dec. 20. In participating in this program, you may clear your account with non-perishable food donations. Here’s how it works; every dollar you have for past due fines, you can gift one can or package of food.
Resolution sent by the State of Texas and State Representative John Wray, District 10 to The Ellis County Press office honoring former editor Sheila Hatfield’s contributions to Ellis County.

Resolution sent by the State of Texas and State Representative John Wray, District 10 to The Ellis County Press office honoring former editor Sheila Hatfield’s contributions to Ellis County.

Former Ellis County Press Editor honored by Texas House Resolutions

FERRIS – She was a force of nature. That’s what most people noted posthumously when Ellis County Press Editor Sheila Hatfield died in September.   When she died, many knew a force had died with her.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: December 5, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 9 – 13 Monday, Dec. 9: Chicken breast, rice, salad and dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Smoked sausage, baked beans, potato salad and dessert. Friday, Dec. 13: Pizza, salad and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 26 – December 1

Sharpe, Ricky, 47, poss marij <2oz.  Ibarra, Tyler, 20, fail to comply sex offenders registration.  Manriquez, Brisa, 24, poss CS pg1 <1g, speeding, no seat belt, no proof of financial responsibility, defective headlight.

FERRIS ARRESTS: November 26 – December 1

Manriquez, Brisa, 24, poss CS pg1 <1g, Waxahachie PD warrants. Diaz, Alyc, 20, assault causes bodily injury. Clemens, Chelsie, 17, assault causes bodily injury. Hill, Hanna, 17, assault causes bodily injury. Andrade, Jose, 19, assault causes bodily injury.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: November 21 – 28

Davis, Krystal, 33, warrant arrest-Red Oak PD. Johnson, Keale, 27, warrant arrest-Dallas PD. Fields, Alona, 34, warrant arrest-DeSoto, Dallas, Mesquite and Arlington PD. Lee, Rodney, 51, warrant arrest-Cook Co SO.