FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 5, 2024)

Join us for a Mexican Independence Day Celebration at the Library!On Monday, Sept. 16, from 4-6 p.m., come and enjoy delicious Mexican treats, lively music and dance, and crafts for all ages. Bring your family and friends for a fun and educational experience as we honor Mexican heritage and history.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 27 – September 2

Corona, Luis, 52, DWI, immigration hold.Jackson, Elaine, 65, felony warrant-Felony 3.Coston, Lena, 20, misdemeanor warrant.Singleton, Norman, 48, felony warrant.Fabian-Mancia, Nelson, 42, DWI/open alch container, immigration hold.Robles, Daniel, 44, felony warrant-Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 25 – September 1

Simpson, Quintdrea, 31, DWI.Wiley-Anderson, Zoudarrius, 26, warrant arrest other agency.Turner, Joshua, 43, DWI.Argumaniz, Haley, 23, public intoxication.

Taking out student loans? How to borrow strategically

STATEPOINT – It’s never too early to start working with a financial advisor.There are many stages in your life when you could benefit from the advice of a financial professional, including when you are young and taking out student loans, or in the process of paying them off.With a record $1.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 29, 2024)

In observance of Labor Day, the library will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. We wish you and your families a happy holiday!Let’s puzzle together! Come by the library to work on the library’s community puzzles. Place 2 pieces or 200!  STORY TIME is hosted every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (August 29, 2024)

Akemi Mii of Midlothian earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the Office of Graduate Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 19 – 26

Garmon, Jerry, 43, assault peace officer/judge Felony 2, escape cause bodily injury Felony 2, assault family/household member w/prev conviction Felony 3, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Williams, Boyd, 34, felony warrant, felony warrant-Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: August 12 – 19

Arnold, Bryan, 32, assault causes bodily injury family member, assault family/household member prev conviction.Johnson, Judith, 62, DWI 2nd.Stanton, Eric, 33, failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to maintain financial responsibility, speeding.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 18 – 25

Moore, Bryce, 22, agg assault w/deadly weapon, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Castaneda, Bryan, 21, DWI.Galvez, Jose, 62, evading arrest/detention.Lopez, Jonatan, 23, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Guerra, Eugenio, 47, DWI 2nd.

Prepare your home for any kind of storm with these essentials

STATEPOINT – Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires are happening more frequently each year. They’re also becoming more unpredictable, with many disasters taking place outside of the traditional storm season.