FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 26, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library will be hosting a Free Adult Fall Craft Class on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will be supplying all the materials needed for the home décor project to the first ten people that arrive on time.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 26, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 30 – OCT. 4 Monday, Sept. 30: Salisbury steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and dessert. Wednesday, Oct. 2: Tuna casserole, corn, salad and dessert. Friday, Oct. 4: Chicken and dumplings, english peas, salad and dessert.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 17 – 22

Scheppe, Michael, 45, DWI. McCoy, James, 56, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Tuttle, Shawn, 48, theft prop >=$750<$2,500. Brooks, Cecil, 66, injury child/elderly/disable w/intent Felony. Kiser, Devin, 26, fail to comply with requirement.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: September 13 – 19

Rourk, Andrew, 25, poss marij.  Stamps, Stacy, 44, assault causes bodily injury/family violence.

RED OAK ARRESTS: September 16 – 22

Saladino, Chadwick, 36, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g. Murray, James, 38, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Ross, Prentiss, 26, criminal trespass. Griffin, Albert, 27, fail to identify fugitive intent give false info, display expired registration, speeding.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 19, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 23 – 27 Monday, Sept. 23: Smothered baked chicken, rice, fried cabbage and dessert. Wednesday, Sept. 25: BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and dessert. Friday, Sept. 27: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 19, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library’s “Book a Librarian” program will be ending on Sept. 27. This program allows you to call the library at 972-544-3696 and reserve an hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to schedule that time with a library staff member to learn about Microsoft Word, Basic Excel and PowerPoint.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (September 19, 2019)

1 dead in crash on FM 664, W. Highland Rd.

OVILLA – On Aug. 30 at 11:24 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of FM 664 and West Highland Road. The preliminary investigation showed a white 2011 Chrysler 200 was stopped at the stop sign on West Highland Road.