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

Families are invited on Thursday, March 14 from 3:30 to 5  p.m. for our after-school game time. Afterward, stay for St. Patrick’s Day themed crafts from 5 to 6 p.m., while supplies last. Refreshments will be served. Story Time is hosted every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11 a.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: March 14, 2024

Abbie Pevehouse of Waxahachie graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing from Abilene Christian University.Audrey Painter of Midlothian was named to Biola University’s Dean's List for academic excellence.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 4 – 11 

Montesdeoca, Carlo, 26, theft prop >=$100<$750.King, Keadre, 29, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Young, Anthony, 46, DWLI w/prev conviction.Deal, Michael, 31, parole violation.Ross, Erik, 34, agg sexual assault Felony 1, continuous violence against family Felony 3.Johnson, Garland, 61, criminal trespass.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 3 – 10

Garcia, Jeffery, 18, DWI, unl carrying weapon.

ROPD WELCOMES NEWEST POLICE K9

Red Oak Police Department’s newest officer, K9 Bandit, and his handler, Officer Pettit, are now ready to serve their community. Officer Pettit and K9 Bandit both completed training with the Sector K9 Foundation in February as part of their Patrol Dog Program.

ROISD offering free day care

RED OAK – The Red Oak Independent School District is offering free, full-day Pre-K day care at all five elementary campuses, and will open online enrollment on Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m.

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

The Ferris Public Library will be hosting a free Movie Matinee during Spring Break on Wednesday, March 13 at 2 p.m.Get ready for an all-star family reunion like no other in the latest chapter of DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise, “Trolls Band Together.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 26 – March 3

McDavid, Javarrius, 26, public intoxication.Wise, Amber, 30, agg assault date/family/house member Felony 1.Johnson, Caleb, 22, agg assault causes serious bodily injury Felony 2, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.Ross, Zacerriya, 21, theft prop >=$100<$750.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 19 – March 24

Sauz-Barquera, Osnel, 26, DWI.Hunter, Johnathan, 32, evading arrest/detention w/prev conviction, unl carry weapon w/felony conviction, viol bond/protective order.Hernandez-Elizondo, Felipe, 32, poss of drug paraphernalia.Kline, Treyshun, 21, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 25 – March 3

Aranda, Jose, 22, DWI, DWI, DWI.Hernandez, Jaquelyn, 25, agg kidnapping-facilitate.Rossi, Robert, 54, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Bettinelli, Joy, 24, DWI.Boddie, Nzinga, 20, DUI-minor.