LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 27, 2025

Amaris Alfaro of Waxahachie was a fall 2024 graduate with a master’s in art education from Missouri State University.Duane Johnson of Waxahachie was a fall 2024 graduate with a master’s in business administration from Harding University.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 18 – 23

Apodaca, Tina-Marie, 45, credit card or debit card abuse.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 10 – 17

Mitchell, Rashard, 27, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200.Lee, Georgia, 22, assault causes bodily injury family member, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Beaver, Jaylyn, 17, criminal trespass.Nero, Kenneth, 62, accident-attended vehicle-fail to leave ID, FMFR, DWLI.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 16 – 23

Thomas, Brittany, 32, warrant arrest other agency.Johnson, Preston, 53, DWI 2nd.Hall, Allen, juvenile, criminal mischief >=$100<$750Celimundo, Oscar, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, resist arrest search or transport.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 20, 2025)

Looking for your next favorite book? Well, look no further! Our librarian has handpicked some of the hottest new releases hitting our shelves this month. Whether you're into thrillers, romances, westerns, or non-fiction, we've got something for every reader.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 10 – 17

Davis, Xavier, 43, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3.Wells, Rodney, 47, felony warrant Felony 3, felony warrant.Moore, Jason, 40, felony warrant.Williams, Timothy, 65, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Wickman, Jackie, 65, felony warrant.

HUTCHINIS ARRESTS: February 10 – 16

Jeffery, Ruben, 34, Dallas Sheriff’s Office warrant arrest-criminal trespass.Bass, Marcus, 43, assault causes bodily injury family member.Oshkenaniew, Mitchell, 62, public intoxication.Lowry, Neil, 35, impersonate public servant Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 9 – 16

Walker, Christopher, 49, viol bond/protective order 2+ times w/intent.McGuire, Amanda, 31, criminal trespass.Barboza, Adrian, 23, DWI. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

Don’t forget these 6 things on the day of your college entrance exams

STATEPOINT – While every institution weighs college entrance exam scores a little bit differently, one thing is certain: doing well can only boost your application to the school of your choice. That’s why you don’t want to leave anything to chance on the day of your test.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (February 13, 2025)

We want to thank everyone who participated in Take Your Child to the Library Day last Thursday. We had a wonderful turnout and introduced many new families to the library. Check out our Facebook page for pictures and program updates.