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WILMER ARRESTS: April 21 – May 12

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Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:16
Taylor, Dennis, 30, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Arizu, Jose, 31, DWI/open container.Montiel-Guevara, Rutilio, 33, DWI, DWI.Labad, Phillip, 64, agg assault date/family/house w/weapon serious bodily injury.Mendoza, Mary, 23, assault causes serious bodily injury family member, assault causes ...
Student construction team members Hunter Allen, Paul Armendariz, Mark Birmingham, Finel Brown, Dwayne Green, Evan Hernandez, Kyle Williams, Bennie Wilson and Aceson Womack with ROISD Board members Donna Knight, Johnny Knight, and Melanie Petersen.

Student construction team members Hunter Allen, Paul Armendariz, Mark Birmingham, Finel Brown, Dwayne Green, Evan Hernandez, Kyle Williams, Bennie Wilson and Aceson Womack with ROISD Board members Donna Knight, Johnny Knight, and Melanie Petersen.

ROISD’s CTE dedicates gazebo built by students

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 14:00
RED OAK – Red Oak High School Construction Tech students and teacher Doug Wuerch have been busy this spring building and installing a gazebo on the back porch of the ESC. A dedication was held for the structure on May 3.
Photo by MIchael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by MIchael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

FERRIS WELCOMES MICON TAX SERVICES

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:56
The Ferris Chamber of Commerce and Ferris businesses welcomed MICON Tax Services, 101 S. Main Street to town, on Friday May 3.Owners Mike and Constance Longo commented, “We are excited to be a part of Ferris and are looking forward to working with everyone.”Along with providing individuals and...
Photo courtesy of Unsplash

Photo courtesy of Unsplash

Thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s Day

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Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:03
FAMILY FEATURES – To show your mom just how much she means to you, choose a Mother’s Day gift that reflects her interests and passions.As you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider these thoughtful ideas that will touch her heart.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 9, 2024)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:00
Spring is a time of renewal, a season that promises growth and life, and many agree that there’s no better way to experience this than by getting your hands dirty in the garden.Take time to observe the changes happening in the garden, listen to the sounds of birds chirping and bees buzzing, and...

DPS announces Featured Fugitive for May, 2024

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Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:57
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Marcos Christopher Alonzo is this month’s Featured Fugitive.The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during May 2024 if the tip is received this month.Marcos Christopher Alonzo, 46, of Hutchins, has been wanted since February...

Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Show May 17-24

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:57
WAXAHACHIE – Artists from as far away as the Netherlands will set up their easels in Waxahachie during the Ellis County Art Association’s Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Show May 17-24.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 2, 2024)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
Wed, 05/01/2024 - 14:48
The month of May is “Get Caught Reading Month,” a campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.There’s no better time to dive into a great book and start developing positive reading habits with your children.“Catch” your child reading by taking photos!
Jeraldo Henry, Jr.

Jeraldo Henry, Jr.

Red Oak resident receives NWBA All-American academic award

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:06
Texas Online Preparatory School Junior Jeraldo Henry, Jr. is one of only 11 students nationwide to receive an award from the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior Division.He was honored with the NWBA’s Timothy J. Nugent High School Academic team award at a ceremony in Richmond,...