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.Barcenas, Ray, 36, criminal mischief, illegal dumping-littering in the street, littering, failure to appear, littering,...

Navigating your finances during a presidential transition

STATEPOINT – It’s common to wonder how a new presidential administration will impact your wallet.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 30, 2025)

The Ferris Public Library is proud to be one of 45 Texas libraries awarded a 2024 Texas Book Festival Collections Enhancement Grant.This funding enables libraries to share the diversity and breadth of literature with their entire communities.We are using this grant to enhance our collection, with a...

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 30, 2025)

Jazmin Cruz from Glenn Heights was named to Albion College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester.Daniel D’Agosta from Waxahachie was named to the Fall 2024 President’s List at LeTourneau University.Demi Martin from Waxahachie was named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University.Local...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 21 – 27

Smith, Jeffrey, 53, theft prop <$100 w/prev conviction.Brazwell, Gene, 60, indecent exposure, indecent exposure.Gonzalez, Christian, 36, criminal trespass.Barkley, Dominic, 33, terroristic threat cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Arnold, Andrew, 42, poss CS pg...

WILMER ARRESTS: January 19 – 26

Osburn, Josephine, 68, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.McGuire, Amanda, 31, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Rodriguez, Carlos, 18, poss marij < 2oz.Garcia-Ortiz, Jennifer, 25, DWI.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 23, 2025)

Join the Ferris Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 6, to celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day!Libraries nationwide participate in this special day by offering exciting and free activities for families to enjoy together.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 23, 2025)

Tahj Chambers from Waxahachie was named to the Missouri State University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List.Caden Hubbard from Ennis, and Trey Franks and Kristy Stephens from Waxahachie graduated from Midwestern State University in Fall 2024.Jordan Essary from Milford, and Bradley Davis from Waxahachie were...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 14 – 20

Seals, Steven, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Davis, Donald, 46, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.Durr, Darien, 20, burglary of habitation Felony 2Salgado, Joaquin, 41, assault causes bodily injury family member.Strange, Carmina, 49, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, felony warrant.Polendo, Gerald, 36, assault...

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 6 – 13

Strickland, Johnny, 30, warrant arrest-continuous violence against family.Hughes, Simone, 28, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Seals, Steven, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.