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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 23, 2025)

Join the Ferris Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 6, to celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day!Libraries nationwide participate in this special day by offering exciting and free activities for families to enjoy together.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 23, 2025)

Tahj Chambers from Waxahachie was named to the Missouri State University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List.Caden Hubbard from Ennis, and Trey Franks and Kristy Stephens from Waxahachie graduated from Midwestern State University in Fall 2024.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 14 – 20

Seals, Steven, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Davis, Donald, 46, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.Durr, Darien, 20, burglary of habitation Felony 2Salgado, Joaquin, 41, assault causes bodily injury family member.Strange, Carmina, 49, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, felony warrant.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 6 – 13

Strickland, Johnny, 30, warrant arrest-continuous violence against family.Hughes, Simone, 28, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Seals, Steven, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 12 – 19

Robinson, Lexus, 31, poss marij <2oz.Arrdondo-Carvajal, Juan, 25, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.Castillo-Sanchez, Jose, 21, poss marij <2oz. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.
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Protecting your child from illness in winter months

STATEPOINT – Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever.Is it the flu? COVID? A common cold? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Or another virus known to cause the common cold?There seem to be so many, especially in young children who can have several colds per year.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 16, 2025)

We are open to the public again after our annual inventory and would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.Whether you’re planning to read more books, learn a new skill, or explore new hobbies, the library is your go-to destination.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 8 – 13

Gomez, David, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, driver license/ID false, sex offenders’ duty to register life/annually Felony 3Dorado, Micxael, 22, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Ogrim, Megan, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Brown, Tiffany, 47, theft prop >=$100<$750.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: January 6 – 12

Wilson, Lindsay, 46, warrant arrest-DWI Denton County, warrant arrest-poss CS pg1 <1g Denton County.Melgel, Glenn, 23, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Williams, Nathan, 37, apprehension by police officer without warrant, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 23 – January 6

Guerrero, Jose, 42, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g.Williams, Kedrick, 22, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz.Reese, Camecia, 46, poss dangerous drug.McKnight, Benjamin, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Sims, Joseph, 46, public intoxication.Green, Corey, 41, DWI 3rd or more.