PET TALK: The gold standard of pet care

 It’s a frustrating reality in veterinary medicine and me personally: pet owners sometimes prioritize advice from non-professionals over the expertise of their veterinarian or those who had dedicated 37 years in the vet field.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: There are 2 sides to every story – somewhere deep in the quagmire lies the truth

 Has anyone noticed how information is being uncovered at breakneck speed in a variety of areas these days.Of course, there are two sides to every story and somewhere deep in the quagmire there is a truth, if you are up for digging.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Santa Claus IS comin’ to town

 This reminiscing comes from Dec. 5, 2008.We all know each other pretty well by now, especially having a three-year journey through the summer of ‘73. We’re not quite through with some reflections on that, either.

SPEAKING TRUTH: The five revelations of Christmas

 Let us lift our eyes above the “most wonderful time of the year” and the “blue Christmas” and set them upon Christ. For He was born, died and rose again to show us He is the Mighty God!What does Christmas reveal about you?

OUT TO PASTOR: Can you eat too many cookies at Christmas?

 Christmas was over, and the house began to quiet down in a good way.Don’t get me wrong, I love the noise when all the family is together. It is a good feeling to be with your family during this wonderful holiday season.

5 sugar intake tips to prevent cavities in 2026

STATEPOINT – Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile vulnerable to cavities.

New report exposes the limits of plastic recycling

STATEPOINT – Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (December 21 – 27)

Gerlich, Zachary, 49, warrant other agency.Hollie, Landon, 21, public intoxication.Isaguirre, Roman, 30, warrant other agency.Lemmon, Tony, 51, warrant other agency, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g.Roberts, Chandler, 18, no driver’s license.Rowe, Amber, 38, DWI/open alch container.

WILMER ARRESTS (December 14 – 28)

Padilla, Ricardo, 31, warrant arrest other agency.Benford, Shawn, 47, warrant arrest local.Blanco-Resendiz, Jose, 26, poss marij <2oz.Duran Guerrero, Yefri, 27, poss marij <2oz.Hill, Delsmond, 32, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Barnes, David, 45, warrant arrest other agency.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Guadalupe Luna, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.