FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 14, 2024)

Mickey Mouse’s birthday is celebrated each year on Nov. 18. From a whistling boat captain in black and white, to the full color Sorcerer’s Apprentice in Fantasia, Mickey has captivated the world with his charm and his antics.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 6 – 12

Tisdale, Coleman, 37, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent bodily injury Felony 3.Woods, Freddy, 45, proh substance/item in correctional facility Felony 3.Henderson, Keiondre, 26, agg robbery Felony 1.Mijango-Zavala, Miguel, 31, misdemeanor warrant, felony warrant.

WILMER ARRESTS: November 3 – 10

Worloma, Massa, 27, agg assault causes serious bodily injury.Brown, Valencia, 38, DWI.Martinez, Armando, 38, public intoxication.Phillips, Ricky, 61, deadly conduct.Parks, Jamel, 38, warrant arrest other agency.Lockett, Jeremiah, 40, warrant arrest other agency.

‘Durable’ smartphones are not indestructible. How to protect your device

STATEPOINT – The latest devices are packed with pricey new features, like advanced AI capabilities, call transcription and displays large enough to be worthy of gaming and binge-watching.And while they’re also getting more durable, they’re not indestructible, according to new research.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 7, 2024)

Each year on Nov. 11, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.Veterans Day is marked by parades, ceremonies, and moments of silence across the country.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: November 7, 2024

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 3,200 students worldwide in the summer 2024 term. Local graduates included Ashley Stanton and Victor Omoboyowa of Glenn Heights, and Tameka Herron of Midlothian.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 29 – November 5

Cisneros, Jacob, 17, assault by contact, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Jones, Kiere, 28, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, deadly conduct, deadly conduct, deadly conduct, deadly conduct, deadly conduct.Wright, Nicholas, 22, burglary of habitation Felony 3.Trujillo, Dahlas, 22, parole violation.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: October 28 – November 3

Pedrin, James, 36, collision involving damage.Silerio, Placido, 23, insufficient bond-poss CS pg 1/1, insufficient bond-burglary.Arrendondo, Blake, 33, warrant arrest Dallas PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 27 – November 3

Arreola, Luis, 31, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Anderson, Justin, 44, DWI.

Supporting the Military’s hurricane relief efforts

STATEPOINT – As local communities throughout the southeast region of the United States coped with the damage caused by recent hurricanes, National Guard, Coast Guard and additional active-duty service members rescued people and pets, cleared roads, and distributed needed supplies.