FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 15, 2023)

Our Summer Reading Program has kicked off, and we’re off to a great start! We have performers on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Grab & Go Bags on Wednesdays, Family Friendly Movie Time on Thursdays at 11 a.m., and Teen Time at 3 p.m. Log your summer reading through Beanstack.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 5 – 11

Grady, Edward, 53, parole violation.Phipps, Ryan, 41, DWI 2nd.Rustrian, Alexsand, 27, DWI.Medrano, John, 34, poss CS pg 2 <1g, DWLI w/prev conviction.Huddle, Mark, 43, DWI/open container.Blevins, Rebecca, 26, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 22 – June 12

Mao, Solyna, 35, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Durham, Essence, 17, theft prop >=$100<$750.Rios, Michelle, 34, DWI 3rd.Murphy, Kennedy, 38, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Christmas, Stephan, 20, indecency w/child-sexual contact.Byers, Robyn, 60, theft prop >=$100<$750.Wilkinson-McGee, Daniel, 29, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: June 5 – 11

Canas-Villatoro, Darwing, 26, poss marij < 2oz, tamper w/identification numbers.Alvarez, Pedro, 46, assault causes bodily injury-family member.Zamarron-Mendez, Bryan, 25, warrant arrest other agency.Elliott, Antinece, 24, warrant arrest other agency.Gardner, Brandon, 35, theft prop >=$100<$750.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 8, 2023)

Nathalie Hernandez and Lindsey Watson of Ennis, Sadie Hinz of Italy, Faith Patterson of Midlothian, and Emily Barnes of Red Oak were named to Stephen F. Austin State University’s President’s Honor Roll for spring 2023.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 26 – June 4

Torres, Sammy, 22, assault causes bodily injury, kidnapping, unlawful restraint.Horne, Timothy, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.  Brigman, Gerry, 65, criminal mischief >=$2,500<$30,000, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, burglary of coin operated/collection machine.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 19 – June 1

Johnson, Antonea, 33, Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant.Solomon, Judge, 59, DWI.Holmes, Tommy, 28, felon in poss of a firearm, escape custody.Taylor, Jordan, 20, public intoxication, assault on peace officer.Torres-Cisneros, Betzabet, 29, DWI.Young, Katrina, 40, assault-family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 22 – June 4

Castillo, Fernando, 17, unl carrying weapon.Barnhardt, Shawn, 26, assault family/house member impede breath.Woodward, Brandon, 36, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Contreras, Eric, 26, warrant arrest other agency.Florencio-Camacho, Nahim, 30, DWI 2nd.

Stroke rising in young populations: here’s what you need to know

STATEPOINT – Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age. In fact, one out of five people who have a stroke are under age 55.A stroke is a brain attack that occurs when blood vessels in the brain are blocked or burst.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 1, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Summer Reading Program will be here before you know it!“Talewise, Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together” will kick off our program on Tuesday, June 13, at 11 a.m.