Red Oak ride along impresses this reporter

RED OAK – I have done many a ride along with police departments in the Best Southwest and even Dallas PD.My recent ride along in Red Oak however, was one of the most impressive.I rode out with Red Oak’s Officer Grimes, an officer I knew from Lancaster PD as well.

Tips to get your student prepped for college entrance exams

STATEPOINT – Is the SAT or ACT on the horizon for your high schooler? A lot of emphasis is placed on college entrance exams, and your child may be anxious about their scores.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 3, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library has school supply lists for Hazel Ingram Elementary, Lee Longino Elementary, Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary, & Ferris Junior High School. Come by and pick up your copy today.   Our Book Sale is in full swing! Starting Aug. 1, everything will be half off.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 24 – 30

Pichon, Micaiah, 32 w m  on view DWLI w/prev conviction, DWLI, operate unregistered motor vehicle.  Martinez, Celso, 40, DWI.Davila, Maria, 45, agg assault date/family/house member Felony 1.Okopie, Dominic, 27, assault by contact-family violence. Okopie, Alara, 27, assault-family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 17 – 30

King, Racquel, 30, warrant arrest other agency.Lopez, Jonay, 28, DWI.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 27, 2023

Marquis Jackson of Midlothian graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Leadership from Missouri State University.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 27, 2023)

Thank you to our Summer Reading Program participants and congratulations to our top reading winners.A big round of applause for the champions! The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 17 – 23

Smith, Charles, 43, assault causes bodily injury.Adams, Kenneth, 59, criminal trespass.Torres, Celina, 41, abandon/endanger child w/intent-knowledge.Dodd, Morgan, 17, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, unauth use of vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 17 – 24

Huerta, Victor, 24, violate driver’s license restriction, no liability insurance, failure to appear, no liability insurance, failure to appear.Brown, Nyla, 17, evading arrest/detention.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 17 – 23

King, Racquel, 30, warrant arrest other agency.Lopez, Jonay, 28, DWI.