FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 28, 2023)

Join the Ferris Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 5 for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Movie & Craft. We will be watching “Encanto” and making our own Maribel inspired glasses & Isabela’s flower ring.“Encanto” is rated PG.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 18 – 24

Young, Paula, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, driving motor veh w/o driver’s license, FMFR, violaton of motor vehicle inspection, driving motor veh w/o driver’s license, ran stop sign at crosswalk, driving motor veh w/o driver’s license, violaton of motor vehicle inspection, driving motor veh w/o...

WILMER ARRESTS: September 17 – 24

Martinez-Aguilar, Eduardo, 20, fraud use/poss identifying info # of items <5, DWI/open container, unl carrying weapon.Hendrix, Moriyah, 21, warrant arrest other agency.Wyatt, James, 68, DWI 3rd or more.

What every parent or caregiver with kids in childcare needs to know

STATEPOINT – Childcare is essential for families across the United States.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 21, 2023)

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide Sept.15 – Oct. 15 by honoring the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans in history, culture, and achievements.Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries, including Costa...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 11 – 17

Sanford, Fred, 46, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Sinanovic, Lirija, 47, viol bond/protective, viol bond/protective order, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500, assault causes bodily injury.Haywood, Maurice, 21, theft prop >=$100<$750.Thomas, Germaine, 36, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent...

RED OAK ARRESTS: September 11 – 18

Richardson, Brittany, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, unl carrying weapon, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Rivera-Guzman, Ivan, 27, collision involving injury, DWI.Layton, Tony, 57, bodily injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent.Owens, Jeffrey, 45, DWI 2nd.Flores, Guillermo, 23, display expired registration, failute...

Tips on staying connected during natural disasters

STATEPOINT – Natural disasters can occur anywhere, at any time. Having a plan to stay connected during emergencies is essential.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 14, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library has magazines available for a two-week checkout period. To name a few, we have Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, Newsweek, Time, HGTV, and People. Children’s magazines that are available include, Animal Tales, J-14, Girl’s World, and Slam.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The following Southern New Hampshire University local students were named to the Summer 2023 Dean’s List: Ashley Van Eyck of Ennis; Megan Wilborn of Red Oak; Tekeyla Jennings, Ryan Miller and Christina Turner of Waxahachie.The following Southern New Hampshire University local students were named to...