COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (September 5, 2024)

OPINION: Stats show the Biden-Harris administration just stopped caring if criminals crossed the border

The three and a half years of the Biden-Harris administration have proven beyond dispute that illegal immigration is not a victimless crime.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Losing freedom slowly, one chain-link at a time

Did you know in every country in which there was a communist takeover there was less than one percent of the total population in that country who believed in the communist idea?The way it was done – was to create the appearance of popular support.I just read that and it resonated.

OPINION: Hey, Washington – keep your hands off the internet

Everyone these days – on both sides of the political spectrum – seems to want the feds to regulate internet access, prices and online content. They want the Federal Communications Commission to be the referee in terms of who gets connected to the internet and what can and can’t be said.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (September 5, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“Let’s be clear. My values have not changed.” – Kamala Harris“I have served with President Biden for almost four years now. And I’ll tell ya, it’s one of the greatest honors of my career. Truly. He cares so deeply about the American people.

Northbound I-45 ramp closure at I-30 starts Sept. 3 in Dallas

DALLAS – Weather permitting, the following closures are scheduled near downtown Dallas as part of a bridge rehabilitation project: • The northbound I-45 off-ramp to east and westbound I-30 will be narrowed to one lane from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 through the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Man drowns attempting to save local teenager

WAXAHACHIE – A 21-year-old man, Lincer Mejia Lopez, drowned over the weekend attempting to save a female teenager in distress, according to a Waxahachie Police Department Facebook post.The incident occurred on Saturday, Aug. 24 at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Ferris preparing for exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration

FERRIS – The City of Ferris is thrilled to announce preparations for its upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration, marking 150 years of rich history. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of Ferris’s unique heritage, offering activities and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.

Burn Ban in effect as of Aug. 20

ELLIS COUNTY – There have been a number of extreme heat days in North Central Texas.And with that in mind, there is a county-wide burn ban now in effect for Ellis County.

Local Tax Rates: some raised, some lowered

ELLIS COUNTY – The summer budget and tax rate numbers for the new fiscal year are happening now, here are the proposals that are being presented around the Ellis County area or that have already been part of August public hearings. ELLIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.