LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 14, 2026)

Randi Carpenter of Ovilla graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelor of Arts, interdisciplinary studies, cum laude. Bobbie Tucker of Red Oak has been named to the University of the Cumberlands’ Dean’s List for Spring 2026.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (May 4 – 11)

Rodriguez, Hugo, 44, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2 Ramirez, Joey, 26, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3, criminal mischief >=$100<$750. Hopkins, Michael, 40, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 1.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (April 26 – May 9)

April 26 – May 9   Christopher, Lynn, 39, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g. Deal, Daniel, 35, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g. Aguilar, Rogelio, 35, warrant arrest. Nguyen, Theresa, 55, warrant other agency. Gallegos, Jonathon, 41, city ordinance. Williams, Briana, 20, assault causes bodily injury family member.

WILMER ARRESTS (May 3 – 10)

Angell, Michael, 35, fraud transfer of motor vehicle <$30,000. Ramirez, Elia, 41, public intoxication. Malone, Ariana, 31, false statement to police/special investigator/law enforcement employee/corrections officer. Jaramillo-Sauced, Nereyda, 32, warrant arrest local.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 7, 2026)

  ALMA At the last city council meeting in April a contract with Atmos Energy regarding Franchise Fees was presented by Michael Cox, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 7, 2026)

  As our community moves forward following the May 2nd election, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to cast a ballot.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 7, 2026)

Local students graduating from the University of Texas at Tyler during UT Tyler’s Spring 2026 Commencement included: Dario Rodriguez of Ennis; Stella Azemchop and Victoria Harvey of Glenn Heights; Robin Brake, Joel Carlson, Sharesa Henderson, Jacey Shoemaker, Taylor Thibodeau, Lauren Vanderveen and...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (April 27 – May 3)

Vera-Torres, Martin, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, immigration hold. Vaughn, Payton, 20, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3. Gomez, Luis, 38, assault of pregnant person Felony 3. Collier, Ashton, 29, burglary of habitation Felony 2. Bell, Heavenly, 25, injury child/elderly/disabled reckless bodily injury.

WILMER ARRESTS (April 26 – May 3)

Andrade, Uriel, 22, poss marij <2oz. Wilson, Kevin, 38, DWLI w/prev conviction w/o financial restitution. Arreola, Luis, 32, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant Vinson, Atoria, 34, poss marij <2oz. Cereceres, Avery, 22, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (April 30, 2026)

  ALMA The Alma Volunteer Fire Department recently replaced a 1984 model truck with this new small brush truck, acquired with the help of a VFD Assistance Program grant.