WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (December 14 – 20)

Izarraras, Jose, 23, poss of drug paraphernalia, unl carrying weapon.Flores, Armando, 43, warrant other agency.Munoz, John, 39, DWI/open alch containerVineyard, Randy, 65, criminal trespass.Wallace, Ladonnia, 35, warrant other agency.Parsons, Jeremiah, 39, warrant other agency.Flores, Jesus, 35,...

The great timing debate: Should I claim Social Security early or late?

STATEPOINT – Retirees become eligible to claim Social Security benefits at age 62, but the timing of when you claim can drastically impact your benefit amount. Still, when to claim will be entirely dependent on your unique situation.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 18, 2025)

Make the Ferris Public Library part of your December plans!Whether you need holiday reads, a quiet place to study, or want to join in on one of our fun programs, we’re here for you.We have 2 holiday programs scheduled for Dec. 22.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (December 18, 2025)

Local students graduating from the University of Texas at Tyler during the 2025 Fall Semester include: Mauricio Hernandez and Jennifer Zmolik of Ennis; Valeria Guerrero of Ferris; Joshua Hicks and Caeci Page of Midlothian; Pamela Rodriguez of Ovilla; Gavin Miller, Claire Tennery and Hadeel Zourkout...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (December 9 – 15)

Hughes, Ashton, 37, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, bench warrant.Gainus, Jaresa, 35, burglary of habitation Felony 2.Hawkins, Marquryon, 26, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.Monroe, Jeremi, 18, indecency w/child sexual contact Felony 2.Paredes-Briceno, Josue, 25, poss CS pg 2 < 1g,...

WILMER ARRESTS (December 7 – 14)

Richardson, Robert, 63, assault causes bodily injury family member.Yager, Sheila, 60, continuous violence against the family.Wilson, Jeremiah, 29, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest local.Bailon, Marceino, 28, DWI, poss marij <2oz.King, Jeremy, 29, unl poss firearm by felon.Reynoso, Nury, 33,...

STAR Transit announces Employee and Driver of the Year

TERRELL – Seven employees were recently honored during STAR Transit’s Annual Bus Roadeo and Employee Awards Luncheon.Ted Crouch was named the 2025 Employee of the Year, and TD Youngblood received the 2025 Driver of the Year award.Nominees for Driver of the Year included Youngblood, Nola Martin,...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 11, 2025)

Ho! Ho! Ho! We have a whole lot of books celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa for your reading and cooking pleasure.Adult books range from Romance to Mystery, with several Entertaining and Cooking books.We can’t leave out the children!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (December 1 – 8)

Clardy, Myron, 34, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3, parole violation.Henderson, Konstance, 21, bench warrant, theft prop >=$100<$750, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000, evading arrest/detention, theft prop >=$100<$750, theft prop >=$100<$750, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000.Ray,...

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (November 30 – December 6)

Camacho, Pete, 61, warrant other agency.Gonzales, Raul, 46,  warrant other agency.Lang, Jermaine, 42, warrant other agency, arrest/detention, theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev convictions.Beecham, Bryce, 19, abandon/endanger child/individual imminent danger bodily injury.Stampley, Richard, 72, sex...