The Ellis County Press

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© The Ellis County Press

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 9, 2026)

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:47
  We have a fun and busy couple of weeks ahead at the library, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us! We’ll kick things off with Game Time on April 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. with an hour of relaxed, hands-on fun where kids can unwind, play, and enjoy some friendly competition.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (March 31 – April 5)

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:45
Brisbon, Jordyn, 23, continuous violence against family Felony 3. Torrez, Irene, 38, hinder apprehension or prosecution known felon Felony 3, traffic offense, traffic offense. Taylor, Jefferson, 42, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3, parole violation.

WILMER ARRESTS (March 29 – April 5)

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:40
Padilla, Ricardo, 32, criminal trespass. Garner, Dwight, 73, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution. Robinson, Terrance, 43, continuous violence against family. Johnson, Darryl, 60, DWI.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The spirit of thinking ‘different’

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 14:44
  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” Something amazing about a newspaper column: The stories come to you kind of like the flow of a river. Wherever life goes, so goes the pen. You can tell a man’s life story by reading columns, as you know.

OUT TO PASTOR: My addiction to happiness

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:43
  One of the most important elements of life is happiness. When I look around the world, I notice how scarce happiness seems, which makes me reflect on its true value. I’ve come to the conclusion that happiness is a choice. I can be happy or sad – the choice is mine.