RED OAK ARRESTS: April 10 – May 1

Moya-Mata, Jesus, 31, public intoxication.Lopez, Jose, 26 poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Johnson, Lonzo, 22, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Duren, Marcus, 30, theft prop >=$750<$2,500, fail to yield row - private drive, failure to appear.Esparza, Tamera, 28, theft prop >=$100<$750.

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

National Library Week, from April 23 to 29, allows us to promote our local libraries and their workers.From “Anne of Green Gables” and “Harry Potter” to “Game of Thrones” and “Red Rising”, I’m sure we’ve all dashed to the library to borrow our favorite books.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 17 – 23

Neri, Miguel, 55, DWI, failed to drive in single lane. Johnson, Taral, 42, poss CS pg 3 <28g, poss dangerous drug, unl carrying weapon.Bledsaw, Paul, 23, assault causes bodily injury.Arellano, Nancy, 28, public intoxication.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 14 – 20

Nettles, Drurickcus, 39, assault-family violence.Fletcher, Donny, 45, DWI 3rd.Galarza, Abraham, 20, DUI.Galarza, Aaron, 18, public intoxication.Martinez, Francisco, 25, DWI.Foster, Eric, 51, violate conditions of bond.McWilliams, Stephanie, 43, assault-family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 17 – 23

Carr, Justin, 30, assault family/house member impede breath, unlawful restraint.Castillo, Esmeralda, 23, DWI.King, Joseph, 35, warrant arrest other agency.

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #45

Let’s do a quick summary of principle points we have covered in the previous columns: 1. To understand the Constitution, you need to understand the concept of “enumerated” powers, i.e. if a power is not listed, then the federal government has no authority to regulate that subject.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: April 20, 2023

Silas Sandles of Waxahachie was among 360-plus student presenters at the Fifth Annual Piedmont University Symposium on April 12. Symposium celebrates academic achievement and has become a tradition at Piedmont.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 10 – 16

Lyons, Laura, 27, poss marij >2oz<=4oz, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2.Huckaby, Patrick, 31, poss marij >2oz<=4oz, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2.Fira, Benjamin, 60, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Broxton, Derrick, 52, parole violation Felony 1.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: April 7 – 13

Cline, Demetrick, 49, DeSoto  PD, Cedar Hill  PD, Duncanville PD, Dallas PD, Denton PD, Richardson PD, Arlington PD, Grand Prairie PD warrants.Small, Cornelius, 51, Glenn Heights PD warrant.

Water contaminants can impact child health. Here’s how to remove them

STATEPOINT – Clean, safe drinking water is essential for human health, especially for children, who are particularly vulnerable to certain contaminants.