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WILMER ARRESTS: May 25 – June 1

Calvin, Bennie, 51, warrant arrest local.Juarez, Alexander, 26, burglary of habitation, burglary of habitation.Salazar, Juan, 36, warrant arrest other agency.Duncan, Donovan, 21, warrant arrest other agency.Chavez, Benito, 27, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.
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An opportunity to improve health nationwide

STATEPOINT – Walking into a grocery store can feel overwhelming – especially for those trying to buy healthier food. There are so many choices, eye-catching marketing and health claims, and confusing ingredients, making it hard to know what’s healthy and what isn’t.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 29, 2025)

This summer, let your imagination burst with color! The Ferris Public Library and the City of Ferris invites readers to join our Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World.” It kicks off June 9 and runs through the middle of July.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 29, 2025

Carissa Peters of Waxahachie graduated from McPherson College on May 10, 2025.Local May graduates of Schreiner University include Porfirio Mendez of Ennis and Katelyn Edgar of Palmer.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 20 – 26

Scott, Jalen, 28, assault causes bodily injury.Ortega, Edwin, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g.Hernandez, Pablo, 44, tamper w/government record, immigration hold.Brown, Tederrion, 26, poss CS pg 2 <1g.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 18 – 25

Hamilton, Johnathan, 43, warrant arrest other agency.Prudencio, Jose, 40, sexual assault.Rich, Kelvin, 51, poss marij <2oz.Jackson, Amya, 26, warrant arrest local.Caston, Cearra, 23, warrant arrest other agency.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 22, 2025)

When most people think of the Ferris Public Library, they probably imagine rows of books and a quiet place to read. While we do love our books, there’s a lot more happening inside these walls than most people realize.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 22, 2025)

Nii Amatey Tagoe of Glen Heights, Joshua Ayala of Midlothian and Tyrece Lewis of Waxahachie were named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 12 – 19

Ramirez-Lue, Luis, 23, evading arrest/detention, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200, evading arrest/detention, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, proh substance/item in correctional...