8 key steps to buying a home

STATEPOINT – Buying a home might be the most significant financial decision you ever make.By understanding these eight key steps in the process, you can move forward with confidence, clarity and long-term success:1.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 23 – 29)

Appleby, Christopher, 40, theft-mail <=10 addresses, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3, parole violation.Velasquez-Reyez, Agustin, 38, assault causes bodily injury family member, immigration hold.Bryant, Steven, 63, assault causes bodily injury family member.Moy, Jason, 25, assault causes bodily...

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS (September 19 – 25)

Patterson, Bryce, 21, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Davis, Keanna, 30, warrant-Dallas PD.Pitre, Nakeira, 24, warrant-Grand Prairie PD, warrant-Arlington PD.Melvin, Brittany, 32, warrant-Ellis Co. Sheriff’s Office.Lee, Jessica, 39, warrant-Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office.Juarez-Vazquez,...

WILMER ARRESTS (September 21 – 28)

Campos, Sergio, 35, warrant arrest other agency.Briones-Beltran, Diego, 28, DWI/open alch container.James, Courtney, 32, poss marij < 2oz, warrant arrest local.Medina, Alberto, 25, DWI/open alch container.Price, Maurice, 21, poss marij <2oz.Ortega-Zermeno, Juan, 36, DWI.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 25, 2025)

The Ferris Public Library would like to thank everyone who participated on our recent Hispanic Heritage Month craft program.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 15 – 22)

Diaz, Alyc, 26, criminal mischief >=$2500<$30,000, assault public servant Felony 3, harassment of public servant Felony 3.Capps, Nathanael, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Pierce, Nyshawn, 26, sexual performance by child employ/induce/authorize Felony 2.Rendon, Oscar, 30, man/del CS pg 1...

WILMER ARRESTS (September 14 – 21)

Medina, Inocencio, 52, DWI 2nd.Solorzano-Medina, Jose, 49, public intoxication.Robinson, David, 59, warrant arrest other agency.Williams, Erika, 37, DWI.Quinones, Rafael, 43, warrant arrest other agency.Hart, Micheal, 39, poss marij <2oz.Perez, Tanya, 18, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500, criminal...

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

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from Sept.15 to Oct. 15 each year.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (September 18, 2025)

The following local Southern New Hampshire University students were named to the Summer 2025 President’s List: Rachele Braddock, Leah Grant, Reagan Gulledge and Nicholas Hayes of Ennis; Matthew Ortiz of Ferris; Shamonica Alexander, Janvier Dunn, Ronye Ward and Keon Winston of Glenn Heights;...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (September 8 – 14)

Sinanovic, Lirija, 49, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info, misdemeanor warrant, criminal mischief >=$2500<$30,000.Arredondo, Miguel, 74, parole violation, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Harris, Mitchell, 27, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, traffic offense, traffic offense.Rudd, Christopher, 46,...