FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A mama’s boy

  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” Is it all right to be a mama’s boy? That’s our question. Good luck with this one. You have to be careful when you tread on this holy ground. It can get touchy.

OUT TO PASTOR: The fine art of compromise

  After being married for over 50 years, I have concluded the secret of a happy marriage is a happy wife. What it takes to make her happy is worth all the effort. Today, most marriages don’t work. Divorce is on the rise in our country.

SPEAKING TRUTH: Who is God?

  As I walked through the Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India I observed person after person as they worshiped their Hindu gods. I came to learn that Hinduism has over 300,000 different gods. This contrasts with my Christian faith, which is the belief there is only one true God.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (May 7, 2026)

  ALMA At the last city council meeting in April a contract with Atmos Energy regarding Franchise Fees was presented by Michael Cox, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 7, 2026)

  As our community moves forward following the May 2nd election, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to cast a ballot.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 7, 2026)

Local students graduating from the University of Texas at Tyler during UT Tyler’s Spring 2026 Commencement included: Dario Rodriguez of Ennis; Stella Azemchop and Victoria Harvey of Glenn Heights; Robin Brake, Joel Carlson, Sharesa Henderson, Jacey Shoemaker, Taylor Thibodeau, Lauren Vanderveen and...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (April 27 – May 3)

Vera-Torres, Martin, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, immigration hold. Vaughn, Payton, 20, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3. Gomez, Luis, 38, assault of pregnant person Felony 3. Collier, Ashton, 29, burglary of habitation Felony 2. Bell, Heavenly, 25, injury child/elderly/disabled reckless bodily injury.

WILMER ARRESTS (April 26 – May 3)

Andrade, Uriel, 22, poss marij <2oz. Wilson, Kevin, 38, DWLI w/prev conviction w/o financial restitution. Arreola, Luis, 32, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant Vinson, Atoria, 34, poss marij <2oz. Cereceres, Avery, 22, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: When death knocks at your door, you realize we’re all the same

  This week is going to be yet another twist on the rabbit hole. This one is a sad one once I come around to the final reveal. It’s the story of what really matters and why.

Waxahachie woman arrested for husband’s 2002 murder

  WAXAHACHIE – It took 24 years, but last week Frisco police, with the assistance of Waxahachie police, arrested Lisa Honrud at her home in Waxahachie for a murder committed in 2002. Honrud was charged with her husband’s murder after the case had gone cold for decades, police reported.