WILMER ARRESTS: May 11– 18

Calvin, Bennie, 51, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Redd, Jeff, 64, DWI, resist arrest search or transport.Higginbotham, Roger, 65, public intoxication.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 15, 2025)

As the school year winds down and the days grow longer, the Ferris Public Library is gearing up for a summer full of stories, adventures, and imagination. This June we will launch our highly anticipated Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 5 – 11

Martinez, Jose, 26, misdemeanor warrant.Thompson, Denzel, 33, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3.Brooks, Jermaine, 49, commitment order Felony 3.Shafer, Nickolas, 32, commitment order Felony 3, commitment order Felony 3, commitment order Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: April 28 – May 12

Campos-Gonzalez, Jesus, 34, no driver’s license.Neal, Morgan, 23, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz, unl carrying weapon-Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, insufficient bond-unl carrying weapon (warrant arrest).Canida, Shelby, 41, DWI.Alvarado, Victoria, 24, unauth use of vehicle.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 4 – 11

Calixto, Joel, 22, DWI 2nd, poss marij <2oz.Yates, Teneil, 49, warrant arrest other agency.Carter, Percy, 58, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Fuller, Rodrick, 28, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500, poss marij <2oz.Hall, Tony, 38, warrant arrest other agency.

4,000 reasons to love bees

STATEPOINT – May 20 is World Bee Day, an opportunity to celebrate not only the beloved honey bee, but North America’s 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 8, 2025)

The City of Ferris and the Ferris Public Library would like to thank all those who voted in last week’s election. Your participation is a vital part of what makes our community strong and engaged. We look forward to continuing to serve you and providing a space for community connection and learning.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 8, 2025)

Local students graduating during UT Tyler’s Spring 2025 commencement are: Preston Ditto, Olivia Goerig, Renee Jewell, Tiffany Ogundipe, and Brianna Peña from Midlothian; Hanna Laquay, Leslie Moulton and Brant Stukas from Waxahachie.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 28 – May 4

April 28 – May 4 Baxter, Dustin, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Hayes, Leandra, 26, exploitation of child/elderly/disabled Felony 3.Goodin, Zackery, 46, parole violation.Argueta-Castro, Bryan, 31, tamper w/govt record-temp vehicle tag, immigration hold.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 25 – May 1

Spencer, Anthony, 42, warrant Duncanville PD, warrant Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office.Medina, Rudy, 22, warrant Irving PD.Johnson, Kendell, 32, warrant Duncanville PD.Sparks, Dejanae, 27, warrant Mansfield PD.Jones, Shirley, 32, warrant Dallas PD, DeSoto PD.