FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 29, 2025)

This summer, let your imagination burst with color! The Ferris Public Library and the City of Ferris invites readers to join our Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World.” It kicks off June 9 and runs through the middle of July.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 20 – 26

Scott, Jalen, 28, assault causes bodily injury.Ortega, Edwin, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g.Hernandez, Pablo, 44, tamper w/government record, immigration hold.Brown, Tederrion, 26, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Anderson, Darius, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, false drug test falsification...

WILMER ARRESTS: May 18 – 25

Hamilton, Johnathan, 43, warrant arrest other agency.Prudencio, Jose, 40, sexual assault.Rich, Kelvin, 51, poss marij <2oz.Jackson, Amya, 26, warrant arrest local.Caston, Cearra, 23, warrant arrest other agency.

Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony held in Ellis County and remembrance of local fallen in DC

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week Ellis County cities and the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department recognized National Police Week with ceremonies around the area.Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman was in Washington DC during this year’s National Police Week.He posted at the Sheriff’s Department Facebook page,...

Midlothian teacher will not be indicted for student abuse

MIDLOTHIAN – The Ellis County District Attorney’s Office has reported the grand jury finished its investigation last week and did not issue criminal charges involving one of the two teachers involved in an abuse case last month involving a special education student.The student was from McClatchey...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 84

We were wrapped up in our shooting lessons and the protests for a good while. Regarding the lovely’s lady’s protests, I was forced to pull Shakespeare and Doocy out of the hat simultaneously and tell her that “my sweet lady sho is protestin’ a mite too much.”

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s not always what I don’t know

I would be the first to admit one truth about myself: I don’t know everything.To quote a politician, “I don’t know what I don’t know.”That has been the theme of my life for as long as I can remember.It all began with my parents.

Four ways you can support young men’s mental health

STATEPOINT – There is an epidemic of loneliness affecting boys and young men in America.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 22, 2025)

When most people think of the Ferris Public Library, they probably imagine rows of books and a quiet place to read. While we do love our books, there’s a lot more happening inside these walls than most people realize.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 12 – 19

Ramirez-Lue, Luis, 23, evading arrest/detention, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200, evading arrest/detention, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, proh substance/item in correctional...