ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 12 – 21 

Hopkins, Johnathan, 33, terroristic threat causes fear.Contreras, Carlos, 22, theft prop >=$100<$750.Sterbenz, Nathan, 36, public intoxication.Cannon, Laquito, 51, accident causes bodily injury.Steptoe, Britany, 28, engaging in organized criminal activity.

Prioritize your mental health in 2024 with these 9 tips

STATEPOINT – As the new year begins, many people make resolutions regarding their physical health, but it’s just as important to focus on mental health in the year ahead, especially for older adults, according to experts.

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

Whether your New Year’s resolution involves a personal commitment to adopt new habits, make positive lifestyle changes, or achieve specific goals, the Ferris Public Library can help you find resources to accomplish it. If reading more is your goal, we’ve got you covered!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 8 – 11

Gomez, Jorge, 33, speeding, no driver’s license.  Vega, Francisco, 29, drunkenness. Aguayo, Christopher, 35, DWI 2nd.Esparza, Mark, 21, assault causes bodily injury.Posey, Glen, 63, theft prop >=$750<$2500.Brown, Finel, 51, DWI 2nd.Hughes, Mark, 37, viol bond/protective order.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 1 – 8

Schilling, Kaylin, 18, DWI.Williams, David, 75, viol bond/protective order.Beard, Cedric, 42, speeding, no driver’s license, failure to appear.Gonzalez, Raul, 48, DWI/open container.

TOY DRIVE SUCCESS

OVILLA – According to an City of Ovilla news release, the 2023 Ovilla Toy Drive was easily “the most successful to date.”The release continued, “This year, the majority of our distributed toys went directly to local families that found themselves in need this Christmas.

WINTER WOES: New survey finds most Americans dread heating bills

STATEPOINT – From using a hairdryer to warm up their sheets to cuddling with their pet, Americans will do some crafty things to stay warm in the winter – especially if it means they can avoid turning up their thermostat.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 2–7

Elbert, Aaron, 28, assault causes bodily injury.Mendoza, Armando, 43, assault causes bodily injury.Reza, April, 24, assault causes bodily injury.Siedschlag, Misty, 44, criminal trespass habitat/shelter/superfund site.Martinez, Benjamin, 51, viol bond/protective order.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 25 – January 1

Galbearth, Mary, 44, public intoxication.Martinez, Paul, 38, public intoxication.Gibbons, Colby, 22, no driver’s license, failure to appear, theft-misdemeanor-property.Dorrough, Valencia, 37, public intoxication.

WILMER ARRESTS: January 1 – 7

Flores, Jose, 25, DWI, warrant arrest local, evading arrest/detention.Farina, Matthew, 27, DWI 2nd.Rubio Revolorio, 30, DWI.Miller, Tabitha, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Saldana, Rogelio, 23, public intoxication, resist arrest search or transport.Coria, Jackeline, 20, DUI-minor.