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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 28, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library will be offering free Basic Computer Classes on Wednesday, March 27 – Friday, March 29. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. – noon on each of these days. Another class in Spanish will be held Wednesday, April 3 – Friday, April 5, 10 a.m. – noon.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: March 28, 2019

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.   Praying for the passing of Ms.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 19 – 21

Richardson, Shundr, 34, parole violation-aggravated assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.  Pescador, Brandon, 18, burglary of vehicle.   Toal, Peter, 59, DWI 3rd Felony 3, unl carrying weapon, deadly weapon in penal institution Felony 3.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 15 – 21

Adams, Tommie, 35, warrant arrest Dallas PD, grand prairie PD, Fort Worth Marshall. Velarde, Ian, 27, warrant arrest Grand Prairie PD. Meza-Ortiz, Omar, 37, warrant arrest Irving PD, Garland PD. Easley, Corey, 48, evading arrest, poss marij, DWI.

PALMER ARRESTS: March 16 – 23

Herrera, Eugene, 24, Assault causes bodily injury/family violence. Burns, Derrick, 42, DWI. Robinson, Kelly, 49, poss CS pg 1>=<4g, tamper evidence.  China, Israel, 18, poss CS pg 2 <1g, unl carrying weapon. Carbajal, Reynaldo, 43, DWI, unl carrying weapon.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Cortez-Eyes, Rosa, 24, theft prop >=$100<$750. Jolly, Brandon, 34, viol bond/protective order. Cotton, Charles, 24, burglary of building, fail to identify fugitive intent give false info. Alexander, Crystal, 33, engaging in organized criminal activity, poss cs pg 1 <1g, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 11 – 24 

Jones, Jeffry, 35, assault causes bodily injury family member. Coleman, Destinee, 25, warrant arrest local. Jackson, Cody, 31, unauthorized absence community correction facility. Sanchez Ramirez, martin, 32, assault causes bodily injury/family violence. Ursin, Chaddley, 38, warrant arrest local.

2019 Ellis County Youth Expo Show Schedule

Sunday, March 24 8 a.m. - All livestock may begin arriving. 3 p.m. – Weigh Market Goats U pon completion of Goats – Weigh Market Lambs (Classification Orders will be posted)   Monday, March 25 9 – 11 a.m. – Check-in Broilers and Breeding Rabbits 11 a.m. – Weigh Market Rabbits 11 a.m.
“The Drawing of the Black Bean” by Frederic Remington

“The Drawing of the Black Bean” by Frederic Remington

This week in Texas History

March 25, 1843 – Seventeen Texans were executed at Salado, Tamaulipas, Mexico. As the members of the defeated Mier expedition were being marched from Mier to Mexico City, they attempted a mass escape on February 11.