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LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 13, 2019

News Staff
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
Andrew Wright of Red Oak was one of 16 students awarded a University of North Texas Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism graduate scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Tremayne Bell, a junior accounting major from Midlothian, earned a 3.

MONTHLY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS LANCASTER – The Lancaster Memorial Library has Family Story Time for all ages Wednesdays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m.   EVERY 4TH MONDAY OVILLA – The Bluebonnet Chapter 13, Blue Star Mothers of America, meet every 4th Monday of each month, except December at 7 p.m.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 13, 2019)

News Staff
Wed, 06/12/2019 - 05:00
Ferris’ Fire and Police Departments will be visiting the Ferris Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, at 11 a.m. We always have a fantastic time with our first responders. Not only do we have loads of fun, but they also provide excellent information on safety and well-being.
Robert F. Sargent’s “Into the Jaws of Death,” a photograph he took of troops of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division landing on Omaha Beach from a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft (from the U.S. Coast Guard-manned USS Samuel Chase) on D-Day.

Robert F. Sargent’s “Into the Jaws of Death,” a photograph he took of troops of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division landing on Omaha Beach from a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft (from the U.S. Coast Guard-manned USS Samuel Chase) on D-Day.

D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Ellis123
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 13:07
D-DAY STATEMENT TO SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AND AIRMEN OF THE ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, JUNE 1944    Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 6, 2019

Ellis123
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:19
Ethan Brazell, junior information systems major from Ennis, Matt Hipshire, senior mechanical engineering major from Ferris, and Claire Nestor, junior finance and management major from Midlothian were among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved...
Maricela and Friends, Wednesday, June 12 at 11 a.m.

Maricela and Friends, Wednesday, June 12 at 11 a.m.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 6, 2019)

Ellis123
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:18
The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Summer Reading Program will be here before you know it! Maricela and her Puppet Family will be visiting on Wednesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. This is Maricela’s first time to perform here; she comes highly recommended!

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: June 6, 2019

Ellis123
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:15
Monday: Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement. Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking. Friday: Free Style – we will be enjoying board games, coloring and other fun things.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 29 – June 2

Ellis123
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:13
Brandon, Wade, 49, poss cs pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, parole violation Felony 2, evading arrest det w/prev conv, DWLI w/prev conv, poss cs pg 3 <28g, evading arrest detention, poss marij <2oz, fail to id fugitive intent give false info.

PALMER ARRESTS: May 25 – June 1

Ellis123
Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:12
Rivas Alvarez, Mario, 38, DWI 3rd or more. Cervantes, German, 35, assault fam/house member impede breath. Alvarez, Rodney, 54, unauth use of vehicle.