ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 1 – 7

Satsatin, Christopher, 45, poss CS pg 2 <1g, public intoxication.Williams, Christopher, 21, sexual assault child Felony 2.Fierro, Roberto, 36, evading arrest/detention, immigration hold.Blaschke, Charles, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.Perdomo, Jason, 20, evading arrest/detention.Peterson,...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: March 23 – 29

Brown, Carlos, 24, warrant arrest Dallas PD-no driver’s license, warrant arrest Dallas PD-speeding, warrant arrest Dallas PD-state registration law.Smith, Shonedricka, 26, collision involving damage to vehicle >=$200.Hicks, Toby, 34, failure to appear-poss marij <2ozBalderas, Jose, 28, public...

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 17 – 31

Alaman, Joel, 24, collision involving damage to vehicle>=$200, resist arrest search or transport.Blackmorec, Bryson, 20, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g.Martin, Latasha, 47, public intoxication.White, Jabarre, 42, DWI.Molina-Hernandez, Ivan, 59, fail to ID fugitive intent give false info, theft prop...

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: #Trumptariffs is trending and, if the majority of voters have their way, so is a colossal reset of America

Like most weeks there is much to write and a limited word count to create the magic.I knew this week I had to write about tariffs.I mean, #TrumpTariffs has been absolutely trending on social media the past few weeks.Tariffs and the stock market.Alas, the stock market is one of the rabbit holes I...

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

Corrina and I walked back down the hill face to face with the burnt orange sunset and found Mama waiting for us with a soft smile.

OUT TO PASTOR: Sir Procrastinate-A-Lot rules my day

I must admit that I procrastinate a lot. The biggest example is when I get up in the morning. I wait until the very last minute to get up.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Dept. breaks up Ferris cockfighting ring

INDIA – Ellis County Sheriff’s Department broke up a major cockfighting ring in the 700 block of E. India in Ellis County near the City of Ferris.According to the Sheriff’s Department, there were 16 citations made at the location with no arrests and no towed vehicles from the location.

Commissioners discuss new county judge as Little moves to NCTCOG

ELLIS COUNTY – An item on Tuesday’s Ellis County Commissioner’s Court agenda tasked the commissioners with an action to request applications and recommendations for the appointment of a new county judge.Ellis County Judge Todd Little will be stepping down from the seat within the next 30...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 4, 2025)

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 25 – 31

Roach, Rodney, 44, evading arrest/detention w/prev conviction, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, burglary of habitation Felony 2.Powell, Arlenther, 22, criminal trespass.Dickson, Joshua, 23, deadly conduct, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500.Griggs, Destinie, 40, unauth use of vehicle.Macias, Miguel, 36, poss CS pg...