Maximize outdoor time with kids and pets during back-to-school season

STATEPOINT – As the back-to-school frenzy kicks in, it’s easy to get caught up in all that goes along with prepping for a new school year. But before the homework and afterschool activities take over, remember to save some time for soaking up the final days of warm weather.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 4, 2025)

 Now that the school year is underway, we’re excited to resume our regular monthly programs.Here’s what’s happening at the library:PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: Story Time is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 2-5, this program features stories, songs, games and a snack.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 25 – September 1)

Short, Jon, 38, criminal trespass.Sims, Tanner, 32, burglary of habitation Felony 2, traffic offense, traffic offense.Lopez, Salvador, 47, commitment, commitment.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS (August 18 – 24)

Contreras, Renee, 32 disorderly conduct, discharge/display firearm, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info.Stewart, Justin, 35, warrant arrest-Dallas PD.Baldwin, Timothy, 63, public intoxication.Pacheco-Mendoza, Alejando, 32, public intoxication.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 24 – September 3)

Brown, Daija, 27, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Swanson, Antoine, 49, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g < 400g, poss marij <2oz, unl poss firearm by felon.Duran, Roberto, 33, warrant arrest other agency.Jackson, Deron, 36, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 28, 2025)

 September is a busy and exciting month at the Ferris Public Library! We invite everyone in the community to stop by and take part in our upcoming events and celebrations.September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Did you know your library card is one of the most valuable cards you can carry?

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 17 – 24)

Harris, Eric, 24, assault causes bodily injury family member, unl carrying weapon.Fernandez, Gillermo, 22, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair Felony 3, immigration hold.Archa-Sarramera, Maikol, 27, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm, unl carrying weapon, immigration hold.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS (August 8 – 20)

Ervin, Amari, 23, warrant-Southlake PD, warrant Irving PD.Anthony, Markell, 18, terroristic threat against peace officer.McCartney, Nytica, 26, warrant-Lancaster PD, warrant-DeSoto PD, warrant-Grand Prairie PD.Ramirez, Andres, 18, unlawful carrying weapon under 21 years of age.

RED OAK ARRESTS (July 28 – August 18)

Smith, Jacaine, 24, drive around police barricade, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution, poss marij <2oz.McFail, Eric, 25 assault/threats (warrant arrest), no driver’s license, disorderly conduct (warrant arrest).Labudda, Manfred, 64 theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev conviction.

WILMER ARRESTS (August 17 – 24)

Bates, Hunter, 31, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Mendez, Ricardo, 22, warrant arrest other agency.Bickham, Marqece, 24, poss marij <2oz.Padilla, Ricardo, 31, criminal trespass, terroristic threat cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury, warrant arrest other agency.