WILMER ARRESTS: December 22 – 29

Monroy, Philip, 20, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Bell, Ieshia, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Crawley, Matthew, 34, DWI.Nunez-Aguilar, Franklin, 51, DWI.

10 health recommendations for the New Year

STATEPOINT – Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out the following recommendations from the American Medical Association. MAKE NUTRITIONAL TWEAKSReduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 26, 2024)

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the holidays at the library. Your presence made this month special. We truly appreciate your support and participation. Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season!The library will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen the following Monday, Dec. 30.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: December 26, 2024

Midwestern State University recognized the following local honor students for the Fall 2024 semester: President’s Honor Roll – Caden Hubbard from Ennis, Mckinley Miller from Midlothian; Provost’s Honor Roll – Blessing Little from Ennis, DeKailyn Givens and Aayush Shrestha from Glenn Heights, Kodi...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 17 – 22

Barnes, Joey, 47, terroristic threat cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury.Billings, Shanae, 27, man/del CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 2.Weare, Kristina, 42, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Vaughan, Jake, 36, DWI.Hernandez, Jose, 27, DWLI w/prev conviction/supension w/o financial restitution.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 15 – 22

Perez, Mario, 35, DWI.Moreno, Moses, 29, public intoxication.Ortiz, Justin, 22, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm, purchase/poss license plate flipper criminal negligence, warrant arrest local.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 19, 2024)

Santa’s coming to town (along with the Grinch)! Don’t forget to join us for our holiday craft session on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 5 p.m. with a special visit from Santa and the Grinch. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!Our adult holiday craft session will take place on Monday, Dec.

Don’t let the holiday season set you up for debt in 2025

STATEPOINT – The holiday season may be warm, merry and bright, but it’s also a time when it’s all too easy to spend more than you plan to and rack up debt you can’t manage.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 10 – 16

Rice, Sherry, 48, man/del CS pg 1-b >=1g<4g, proh substance/item in correctional facility Felony 3.McDuff, Adrian, 42, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions, assault causes bodily injury.Cox, Kowana, 62,poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions. Humagai, Pradip, 44, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 2 – 9

Gonzalez, Alexis, 20, public intoxication.West, Brandon, 24, theft prop >=$30,000<$150,000.Mease, Taylor, 26, indecency w/child-exposes.Hull, Latonia, 47, agg assault w/deadly weapon.