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.

Why you shouldn’t brush off the dentist this year

STATEPOINT – When scheduling annual physicals, screenings, vaccinations and other preventive care, don’t forget about another critical part of overall health that gets neglected all too often: dental care.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 4, 2024)

The Ferris Public Library will be closed to the public from Jan. 2 – 4, for our annual inventory. We will reopen Monday, Jan. 8 at 9 a.m.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but it is extremely important that we have an accurate counting of our collection.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 4, 2024

McKenna Littleton of Midlothian was named to the Dean’s List at Lehigh University in the Fall 2023 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 22 – January 1

Miguez, Tanner, 25, DWI. McMullen, Cody, 28, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, unl carrying weapon, loose livestock. Rocriguez, Hugo, 34, deadly conduct Felony 3, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Guillen, Alexander, 17, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent Felony 3.Michael, Christopher, 24, speeding, NPFR.

HELPING OTHERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: Be ready to save a life

FAMILY FEATURES – Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference between life and death in sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.