FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 10, 2025)

Join us on Monday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our Hook & Needle program. Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, sewing, or any other fiber arts, this is the perfect opportunity to craft and connect with others.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 1 – 7

Satsatin, Christopher, 45, poss CS pg 2 <1g, public intoxication.Williams, Christopher, 21, sexual assault child Felony 2.Fierro, Roberto, 36, evading arrest/detention, immigration hold.Blaschke, Charles, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Perdomo, Jason, 20, evading arrest/detention.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: March 23 – 29

Brown, Carlos, 24, warrant arrest Dallas PD-no driver’s license, warrant arrest Dallas PD-speeding, warrant arrest Dallas PD-state registration law.Smith, Shonedricka, 26, collision involving damage to vehicle >=$200.

Waxahachie Toastmasters win big in speech contest

WAXAHACHIE – Two members of the Waxahachie Toastmasters club, Tiger Mims and Candy Robinson, competed in the Southern Division International Speech and Tall Tales contest on Saturday, March 29 at the Beckley-Saner Recreation Center in south Dallas.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 4, 2025)

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 25 – 31

Roach, Rodney, 44, evading arrest/detention w/prev conviction, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, burglary of habitation Felony 2.Powell, Arlenther, 22, criminal trespass.Dickson, Joshua, 23, deadly conduct, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500.Griggs, Destinie, 40, unauth use of vehicle.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 23 – 30

Coterill, Ciara, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, proh weapon, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair, unl poss firearm by felon, warrant arrest other agency.Reyes, Honorino, 33, warrant arrest other agency.Copeland, Amber, 43, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

How to plan for college expenses

STATEPOINT – Each year, a majority of American parents of college students are confronted with higher-than-expected costs for tuition and room and board, according to a College Ave survey.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 27, 2025)

This year’s Spring Break at the Ferris Public Library was a tremendous success!We had a wonderful turnout, with many new patrons joining our library family.Throughout the week, we offered two programs for adults and four programs for children.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Barnes, Joey, 48, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3, assault family/household member w/prev conviction Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2Miranda, Stephanie, 37, theft prop >=$100<$750, viol bond/protective order – assault/stalking Felony 3, assault...