FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 28, 2024)

Grab your popcorn, bring a friend, and get ready for an evening of laughter at the library.On Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., we will show “Migration”, a movie about a family of ducks trying to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime.The movie is rated PG...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Wienecke, Stephanie, 38, theft of firearm.Holley, Andre, 35, online solicitation of a minor sexual conduct Felony 2.Martinez, Adrianna, 25, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Hill, Robert, 34, smuggling of persons Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 4 – 18

Charles, Rivelino, 17, poss CS pg1/1b <1g drug free zone.Delcid-Ramirez, Josue, 30, bond forfeiture-poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, insufficient bond-unl carrying weapon.Davis, Cherish, 20, no driver’s license, failure to appear.Hernandez, Gabriel, 31, duty on striking fixture/hwy landscape>=$200.Lacy,...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 21, 2024)

Thank you to everyone that spent time at the library on Spring Break.We offered an adult craft, movie matinee, story time, game time and a St. Patrick’s Day craft.Check our Facebook page for pictures of our past events.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 12 – 17

Strickland, Matthew, 32, indecency w/child sexual contact Felony 2.Hooten, Jacklyn, 37, theft prop >=$100<$750.Sanders, Devonte, 31, evading arrest/detention, interfere w/public duties.Lopez, Raymond, 23, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs.Embry, Christian, 22, terroristic threat of family/housemember, failure...

4 things Millennials and Gen Zers should know about life insurance

STATEPOINT – For a Millennial or Gen Zer who is young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on their mind.However, life is unpredictable and having coverage is important in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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.

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.