WILMER ARRESTS (March 8 – 15)

Escobar, Manuel, 74, warrant arrest local. Williams, Tarre, 32, poss marij <2oz. Thomas, De Keven, 20, poss marij <2oz. Rose, Kianna, 20, poss marij <2oz. Alexander, Ashante, 23, poss marij <2oz. Needum, Jameace, 40, DWI w/child under 15, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

Why older adults should focus on eye health now

STATEPOINT – As you age, it’s important to keep an eye on your vision. According to one study, one-third of all cases of cataracts, open-angle glaucoma and early AMD occur in those 80 years old or older.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 12, 2026)

  Join us Monday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Hook & Needle! Needlework enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to bring their current projects and enjoy a relaxing morning of crafting and conversation.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 3 – 9)

Barrera, Christopher, 40, theft prop >=$100<$750. Swain, Wendy, 49, theft prop >=$750<$2500 Hopkins, Tedrick, 34, engaging in organized criminal activity, traffic offense, traffic offense, traffic offense. Pedrin, James, 37, sex offender’s duty to register w/prev conviction.

WILMER ARRESTS (March 1 – 8)

King, April, 27, warrant arrest other agency. Morales, Marisela, 35, warrant arrest other agency. Diaz, Ulices, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g. Perez-Leon, Edward, 21, poss CS pg 2 >= 1g <4g. Gallegos, Carlos, 22, warrant arrest other agency.

Take extra measures to help prevent check fraud

STATEPOINT – The use of checks may be declining, but check crimes are actually on the rise due to new, creative criminal schemes.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 5, 2026)

 With election season now behind us, it’s time to relax and enjoy some fun at the library!Join us for Lego Lab on Thursday, March 5, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Builders of all ages can put their creativity to the test with open-ended LEGO challenges and imaginative free play.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (March 5, 2026)

The following local students were named to the fall 2025 President’s Honor Roll at the University of Texas at Tyler: Valeria Guerrero of Ferris; Michael Copeland, Megan Swanberg, Taylor Thibodeau and Emma Vasquez of Midlothian; Michael Rivera of Red Oak; Genesis Garcia and Claire Tennery of...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (February 23 – March 2)

Goss, Monte, 54, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Garcia, Ector, 19, assault causes bodily injury, DWI/open alch container.Stevenson, Cecil, 27, criminal trespass.Paez, Mark, 30, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3.

WILMER ARRESTS (February 22 – March 1)

Furlow, Rasheed, 30, warrant arrest other agency.White, Saniya, 22, assault causes bodily injury family member.Murray, Nicholas, 21, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200.Galloway, Jerrian, 20, poss marij <2oz.