RED OAK ARRESTS: March 30 – April 13

McGuire, Amanda, 31, warrant arrest other agency.Kenney, Dejuan, 35, DWI.Gibson, Odis, 44, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Longoria, Isael, 27, warrant arrest other agency.Smith, Curtis, 72, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 31 – April 7

Elsass, Ryan, 39, assault causes bodily injury family member.Eaton, Gary, 61, public intoxication.Richards, Bruce, 63, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss dangerous drug.Escamilla, Maria, 55, DWI 2nd.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 80

“We enjoyed our family so much,” Mama continued.” We went to church together, and while Zeke wasn’t interested in preaching or anything, he studied and knew his Bible with the best of them. He made sure his boys were at church, too.

OUT TO PASTOR: The journey of 1,000 miles begins with an apple fritter

Life has many paths, and I have discovered that traveling any of them takes a lot of energy.Unlike The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, my energy comes from those wonderful apple fritters. I can’t remember the first time I had one, but I vividly remember the last time.

Ellis County Commissioners interviewing county judge replacement candidates

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s voted last week to post the County Judge’s seat this week.That seat will be coming open in the next 30 days.

Weckmueller-Behringer named Ennis City Manager

ENNIS – The City of Ennis voted unanimously to offer the Ennis City Manager position to Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer Saturday in a special held meeting.

Midlothian shooting/homicide investigation continues

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are asking the public for their help with the apprehension of the individual who fatally shot 25-year-old Choyce Redmon of Midlothian on the evening of March 5.The incident occurred at 8:56 p.m., in the 500 block of Chelsea Drive.

10th grade English teacher resigns over transgender debate

RED OAK – A 10th grade transgender high school English teacher, Zachary Sandri, resigned from his position with the Red Oak ISD last week. His resignation was the result of questions being raised regarding a social media post in which he said he feels “gender euphoria” when students call him “ma’am.

Former Ellis County community of Sand Lake recognized with historical marker

SAND LAKE – On March 22, the Texas State Historical Commission recognized the former community of Sand Lake by dedicating a historical marker to the community set on the west banks of the Trinity River, east of Telico.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 10, 2025)

Join us on Monday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our Hook & Needle program. Whether you’re into knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery, sewing, or any other fiber arts, this is the perfect opportunity to craft and connect with others.