Celebrate the healthcare professionals who keep millions moving

STATEPOINT – March is POP Month, a celebration of a vibrant and vital healthcare field of more than 15,000 professionals who make it possible for millions to overcome mobility challenges and improve their quality of life.Children wearing back braces, veterans walking with artificial limbs and...

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

The library hosted its first Hook & Needle session last week.If you missed it, don’t worry – the group will meet again on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to noon in the library’s large meeting room.We invite all needlecrafters to bring their current projects, whether it’s knitting, crocheting,...

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: March 13, 2025

Melissa Cruz of Red Oak was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Texas At Arlington.Nia Walker of Midlothian was honored for academic achievement by being named to...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 4 – 10

Hurtado-Aguiano, Luis, 24, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200, immigration hold.Walker, Jakobi, 22, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, unl carry weapon certain prohibited places.Gonzalez, Christian, 36, silent abusive call/electric communication to 911 service.McAlister, Shaquille, 31,...

WILMER ARRESTS: March 2 – 9

Morrison, Doylyn, 24, assault causes bodily injury family member.Noriega, Rolando, 40, warrant arrest other agency. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.

Tips to support your digestive health

STATEPOINT – Ever have that feeling of sluggishness that you can’t seem to shake? Did you know that it could be because your digestive system isn’t working optimally?

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

It’s almost time to spring forward and enjoy an extra hour of daylight! Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. In the United States, Daylight Saving Time (DST) formerly began on the last Sunday in April and ended on the last Sunday in October.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 24 – March 3

McMullen, Cody, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Sliger, Bascom, 76, online solicitation of a minor under 14 Felony 2.Sinishtaj, Kristopher, 36, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Benitez, Jeison, 20, poss marij <2oz.Hawkins, Brandon, 28, DWI.Ramzy, Aidan, 19, sexual...

WILMER ARRESTS: February 23 – March 2

Old, Evan, 28, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest other agency, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest Sillers, Bria, 31, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Hernandez, Sammuel, 27, warrant arrest other agency.Kallie, Kelton, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying...

Sending your support to U.S. Military members

STATEPOINT – A simple message of support can go a long way.