LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (September 19, 2024)

Landri Schreier of Midlothian is one of 22 student-athletes at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock who received an Academic Medal of Honor for the 2023-24 academic year from the Ohio Valley Conference.On Sept.

FERRIS: Lee Longino Elementary’s September Students of the Month

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 9 – 16

Hobart, Caleb, 39, poss CS pg 2 <1g, public intoxication.Becker, Edward, 35, felony warrant-Felony 2.Blankenship, James, 47, felony warrant.Nyunt, Than, 52, DWI.Rodriquez, Deborah, 64, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500.

RED OAK ARRESTS: September 2 – 9

Seely, Brooke, 19, DWI.McGrew, Darrell, 36, viol bond/protective order.Riley, Skyyanah, 19, engaging in organized criminal activity, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Bolar, Aniyah, 17, engaging in organized criminal activity, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WILMER ARRESTS: September 1 – 15

Carver, Armond, 43, warrant arrest other agencyArreola, Luis, 31, evading arrest/detention.Torres, Roberto, 29, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss marij <2oz, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss marij <2oz.Torres-Reyna, Roberto, 29, poss CS pg 2 <1g, poss marij <2oz.

Tips to help students be better writers

STATEPOINT – No matter the career path students pursue, writing and communication skills are essential to success. Whether a student identifies as a “math kid,” a “sports kid,” or even a “reading kid,” writing doesn’t always come naturally.

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

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 3 – 8

Flores, Armando, 51, felony warrant, misdemeanor warrant, immigration hold.Avila, Jose, 34, commitment order.Cox, Kowana, 62, warrant-other jurisdiction, warrant-other jurisdiction.McKinney, Lela, 66, poss cs pg 1/1-b<1g, liquor violation.

RED OAK ARRESTS: August 19 – September 2

Mendoza, Joanthony, 18, poss CS pg 2 <1g, theft of firearm.Kline, Treyshun, 21, assault causes bodily injury family member.Sanchez, Pablo, 30, DWI/open alch container, unl carrying weapon.Martinez, Marcus, 25, public intoxication.Petty, Dylan, 32, deadly conduct.Walker, Timothy, 66, DWI.

3 tips to help kids stay on top of their homework

STATEPOINT – When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top of all their coursework:1.