FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (March 30, 2023)

This article will be bittersweet for me, being my last one.I’m pleased to announce that my retirement date will be on March 31, 2023.It’s been a pleasure serving the citizens of Ferris and to have worked with so many amazing people over the years.I feel lucky to have had the pleasure of meeting so...

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #42

You have been reading for awhile now. Let’s see how much has soaked in.Below is wording on actual proposed amendments. Test yourself. Answers follow each “amendment,” but try before looking.1.

Fugitive from Edinburg added to Texas Most Wanted List

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Cesar Soto-Bolanos, of Edinburg, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List. Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 20 – 26

Chaney, Jessica, 37, poss CS pg 3 <28g, poss CS pg 3 <28g.Figueroa, Miguel, 28, assault family/house member impede breath Felony 3.Banks, Charles, 20, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3.Jimenez, Samuel, 17, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2.Moore, Thurman, 62, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Lewis, Patrice, 35,...

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 3 – 23

Arnold, Dandre, 26, DWLI, warrant arrest Dallas PD, Grand Prairie PD.Morton, Brandon, 35, warrant arrest Cedar Hill PD.Terry, Jerome, 41, DWI, warrant arrest Dallas PD.McKissic, Marcel, 23, warrant arrest Grand Prairie PD, Dallas PD.Smith, Dennis, 29, fail to ID fugitive, reckless driving, warrant...

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 13 – 23

Fisher, Jon, 35, theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev convictions, theft prop <$2,500 2/more prev convictions.Waskom, Maryanna, 49, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Webster, Tia, 54, DWI.Cribbs, Thomas, 31, operate unregistered motor vehicle, operate unregistered motor vehicle, no driver’s license, no driver’s...

WILMER ARRESTS: March 20 – 26

Williams, Adrian, 38, public intoxication.Baker, Keith, 30, assault causes bodily injury family member, warrant arrest other agency.White, Deangelo, 32, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Mata, Maxwell, 20, evading...

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #41

Under Article IV, Sec. 3, US Constitution, Congress has the power to admit new States into the Union.For a list of States and when admitted, see this wiki list: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_date_of_admission_to_the_UnionNote that the new States were “colonies” or...

3 ways to prep your home for bug season

STATEPOINT – It can be tempting to think that bugs simply disappear in the cooler months.The truth is that many bug species have evolved to survive all year long, sometimes hiding in the warm nooks and crannies in and around homes.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: March 23, 2023

The following local students were named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s Academic Honor List at Baylor University: Mallory Harris of Ennis; Karson Holley of Italy; Payton Avaritt, Brandon Azua, Gabe Bell, Maegan Brumley, Grace Carey, Jack Carey and Caroline Williamson of Midlothian; Maya York of Oak Leaf;...