LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 13, 2025

The following local students were named to the Fall Dean’s List at Sam Houston State University: Emma Atchley, Bryten Fields, Madison Massey, Lindsay McManus, Amaya Sims and Katie Watson from Ennis; Emory Martinez from Ferris; Zykia Massey and Jayde Williams from Glenn Heights; Gift Azunna, Natalie...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 3 – 9

Pitre, Scott, 44, continuous violence against the family Felony 3Owens, Angeline, 18, engage organized criminal activity use/exhibit deadly weapon Felony 2Miah, Rayhan, 26, forgery financial instrument >=$2500<$30,000.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: February 3 – 9

Carmack, Billy, 41, warrant arrest Dallas Sheriff’s Office-DWI 2nd, warrant arrest Dallas Sheriff’s Office -reckless driving.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 27 – February 9

King, Jeremy, 28, warrant arrest local.McGuire, Amanda, 31, criminal trespassWhaley, Xavier, 32, assault family/household member w/prev conviction, assault family/household member w/prev conviction.Diaz-Contreras, Everardo, 42, warrant arrest other agency.Lee, Anthony, 57, DWI 2nd.

Why Americans are rallying for afterschool programs this Spring

STATEPOINT – Afterschool programs help children and youth thrive in school and in life. They provide homework help, opportunities to get active, and access to healthy snacks and meals.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 6, 2025)

February is both Black History Month and Library Lovers Month and we are offering a wide range of activities and resources to celebrate both.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 6, 2025

John Chilton from Ennis, Tsta Coleman from Midlothian, and Ted Minyard from Waxahachie were named to the University from Maryland’s Global Campus Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 28 – February 2

Costilla, Ernesto, 33, forgery financial instrument.Monarrez, David, 30, DWI, speeding, speeding, poss of drug paraphernalia.Bishop, Everick, 22, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000.Diaz, Pedro, 56, indecency w/child sexual contact Felony 2, immigration hold.Alvarado, Roxanne, 26, DWI.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: January 20 – February 2

Guardiola, Luis, 24, DWI, unl carrying weapon.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 13 – 27

Davis, Donald, 46, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Navarro, Andrew, 28, poss marj 4oz<5lb, poss marj 4oz<5lb.Williams, Tony, 61, warrant arrest-DWI fail to appear/bond forfeiture.