WILMER ARRESTS: December 8 – 15

Garcia, Oliver, 36, DWI/open alch container.McGuire, Amanda, 31, criminal trespass.Rico, Joe, 42, warrant arrest other agency.Fugett, James, 28, warrant arrest other agency.Milan, Miguel, 43, DWI 3rd or more.

Keep kids’ minds active during the holiday break

STATEPOINT – Even a short vacation from school can cause learning loss and leave kids feeling behind when they return to the classroom. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep minds active during the holiday break, some of which will reinforce the concepts they are learning in school.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (December 12, 2024)

December is a great time to celebrate Read a New Book Month, which encourages people to explore new genres, authors, and topics. The holiday season brings more free time for people to read, and the cold weather makes it especially appealing to curl up with a good book.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 26 – December 9

Snell, Rickie, 61, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Pelzel, Henry, 18, assault causes bodily injury family member.Beecham, Patraic, 55, man/del CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 2, parole violation.Mohammed, Hassan, 67, DWI/open alch container.Hunter, Darnell, 43, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 25 – December 2

Torres-Aviles, Christian, 33, public intoxication.Scott, Chris, 27, unl carrying weapon.Castillo, Melania, 45, theft prop >=$100<$750.

WILMER ARRESTS: December 1 – 8

Robertson, Brandon, 40, warrant arrest other agency.Hart, Dennis, 62, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Bailon, Marceino, 27, warrant arrest other agencyOrtega-Sanchez, Jose, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member.

Why it’s harder than ever to make an appointment with your doctor

STATE POINT – Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also being felt in specialties like neurology, psychiatry and OB/GYN.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 26 – December 2

Snell, Rickie, 61, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Pelzel, Henry, 18, assault causes bodily injury family member.Beecham, Patraic, 55, man/del CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 2, parole violation.Mohammed, Hassan, 67, DWI/open alch container.Hunter, Darnell, 43, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 11 – 25

Larue, William, 64, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Wright, Khennedy, 25, public intoxication.Hicks, Ronald, 18, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Spencer, Robert, 51, forgery govt/national inst/money/security.Kyser, Frank, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, harassment w/prev conviction.

WILMER ARRESTS: November 24 – December 1

Arvizu, Eddie, 38, continuous violence against the family, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Hernandez-Portillo, Lesy, 31, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Polk, Kenneth, 35, warrant arrest other agency.Floyd, Dameon, 22, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.