DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Why do Americans believe they must wait on a group of liars to tell them what they already know is true?

 I’ve possibly said this before – but I’m going to say it again.Why do people in the United States insist on waiting for the government to tell them if something is true or not?I ask this because many people in the US are aware the government lies about many things.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (August 7, 2025)

 ALMAFollow the City of Alma on Facecbook at www.facebook.com/cityof.almatx.BARDWELLBardwell’s City Council meeting was held Tuesday with agenda items as diverse as discussing the city’s progress with a public management grant to a vote to increase of property taxes. Stay informed.

Students heading back to class will be without personal devices

When Ellis County students head back to the classroom over the next few weeks, there is one thing that will be missing.HB 1481 has banned personal devices in schools for the new school year.What does that mean? No mobile phones for one thing.However, the device ban goes deeper than that.

Palmer welcomes new superintendent, Jacob Duce

 PALMER – The City of Palmer’s first day of school is next week, Aug. 4.This year when the school bell rings, there will be a new superintendent to greet the students.Jacob Duce, Ed.D., was the lone finalist named at the end of May for the position and he was hired soon thereafter.

Back to school dates for Ellis County ISD’s

 Ennis – Ennis ISD’s first day back to school is Thursday, Aug. 7.Ferris – Ferris ISD’s first day back to school is Wednesday, Aug. 13.Glenn Heights – Dallas County residents attend DeSoto ISD, first day back to school is Monday, Aug. 11.

Glenn Heights Back-to-School Bash is your first stop

 GLENN HEIGHTS – For Glenn  Heights’ students heading back to school, make the city’s Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon your first stop to meet new friends and pick up school supplies.The Back-to-School Bash will be held at Glenn Heights’ City Center, 1938 S. Hampton Road.

Affordable health screenings coming to Red Oak

 Red Oak – Residents living in and around the Red Oak, can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.Red Oak Municipal Center will host this community event on Aug. 13.

WILMER ARRESTS (July 20 – 27)

Ovalle-Hernandez, Jose, 46, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Gilder, Roy, 79, DWILlorente, Glenn, 46, public intoxication.Rivas-Ibarra, Leonardo, 28, assault causes bodily injury family member.Harris, Tamasia, 21, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 92

 How intuitive could a dark-haired girl be at a mere 16 years of age, I wondered, as we drove on?I realized there was a great deal of biography in that talk about “Lonely Street,” and Corrina seemed to sense it long before I did. But we had a good laugh, the best since our backyard talk.

Ellis County’s Wayne McCollum Detention Center successfully passes jail standards inspection

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County’s Wayne McCollum Detention Center successfully passed its jail standards inspection again this year conducted by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.The commission performs an inspection annually.