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.“The remaining portion went...

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.A new survey conducted by Duck brand, which offers products that provide...

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.Herrera, Lanisha, 39, poss CS...

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.Bell, Kiera, 23,...

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.A recent study from the National Library of Medicine revealed that nearly half of American...

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.

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.The following local students were named to Midwestern State University’s honor rolls for the Fall 2023 semester: Ennis – Caden Hubbard, President’s Honor Roll; Midlothian – Danny Caldwell,...

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.