Why veterans make great hires

STATEPOINT – Honoring members of the military means not only reflecting on their exemplary service, but also appreciating the talents and skills of veterans in the civilian workplace.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 18, 2024)

Join us for Fun on the Lawn on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including ring toss, bean bag throw, limbo, hula hoops, chalk art, bubbles, a giant Sorry game board, and much more.Stay connected with us on Facebook!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 9 – 15

Fraire, Juan, 43, viol of clean air act. Gonzalez, Sheila, 42, misdemeanor warrant, felony warrant, felony warrant, warrant-other jurisdiction.Mitchell, Marchaunt, 40, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution, warrant-other jurisdiction-Felony 2, felony warrant-Felony 2.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 1 – 8

King, Lamon, 20, viol bond/protective order.Rodriguez, Arturo, 44, assault physical contact family violence, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Matthews, Timothy, 21, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair.Simon, Shawn, 52, motion to revoke-DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 7 – 14

Arreola, Luis, 30, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Cotton, Gerald, 67, fail to comply sex offender duty to register life/annual, poss marij <2oz.Gonzalez, Bernardino, 39, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Marquez, Juan, 51, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

8 Summer driving tire safety tips

FAMILY FEATURES – Before you head out this summer, consider these tips from the tire experts at your neighborhood Discount Tire to stay safe on the road.Check tire pressure regularly: Low tire pressure can lead to poor handling and gas mileage as well as excessive wear and overloading.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 11, 2024)

Monday, July 15 will be our End of Summer Party!Join us at 11 a.m. for our Foam Party. The foam solution is odorless, non-toxic, hypoallergenic and biodegradable.It will make the kids feel a little warm and damp like soap and water, except they will NOT feel cold, wet, and heavy!

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (July 11, 2024)

Haylee Coolen and Helen Oliver of Waxahachie were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University for spring 2024.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 2 – 8

Johnson, Richard, 43, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2.Jordan, Thomas, 51, felony warrant-Felony 3.Garza, Guadalupe, 47, warrant-other jurisdiction.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 1 – 7

McGraw, Michael, 39, DWI 2nd.Gidey, Teame, 40, assault causes bodily injury.Toliver, Brice, 29, assault causes bodily injury family member.