OPINION: Climate fanatics declare war on livestock

Enjoy your cheeseburgers and steaks when you fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, because they may not be available much longer.That’s because the climate fanatics have declared war on livestock.Turns out the biggest planet killers are apparently cows.That’s the only logical takeaway from...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (July 4, 2024)

CIRCLING THE WAGONS“It’s just so frustrating that people are automatically willing to dismiss 90 minutes of a bad performance compared to 3.5 years of an excellent presidency.” – Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm“What the world knows, the world has experienced over three and a half years … is...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 50

“Cheyenne,” I said, turning back to him, “I have to shake my head in wonder at that night. I think I learned more about my daddy beginnin’ that evenin’ than I’d ever known. It was one of the special parts of the Summer of ’73.

OUT TO PASTOR: Some things do have a purpose

One thing I have learned in life is that some things do have a purpose no matter how bad they seem at the time.They don’t seem to have any purpose when they happen, but you later discover a significant purpose behind it.I try to prepare for everything in life, but there are many things that I just...

DUCT TAPE AND DAD: A dynamic duo for everyday repairs

STATEPOINT – From torn teddy bears and damaged tablets to leaky toilets and wobbly table legs, duct tape and dad will save the day.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 4, 2024)

Join us on Monday, July 8 at 2 p.m. for a screening of the 2024 film, “The Tiger’s Apprentice”. We will provide free popcorn and water to attendees.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 4, 2024

Jared Pierce from Midlothian was named to the University of West Alabama’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List.Zachary Cox from Ferris was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.Kalien Thomas from Waxahachie was named to the...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: June 25 – 30

Carson, Justin, 33, misdemeanor warrant.Emestica, Zacary, 24, commitment order, warrant-other jurisdiction.Jones, Robert, 56, felony warrant.Powell, Nathanael, 24, obstruction or retaliation Felony 3.Flores, Felicia, 47, poss marij <2oz, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3.Ibanez, Ricardo,...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: June 17 – 30

Rodriguez, Alejandro, 29, 1 Dallas warrant, 9 Wilmer warrants.Phillips, Tersa, 61, deadly conduct.Pride, Cornelius, 36, deadly conduct.Crockett, Brenda, 62, Dallas County Felony warrant.Hill, Christopher, 24, 3 Hutchins PD warrants.Anderson, Lester, 38, assault.Johnson, Carlos, 23, criminal...

RED OAK ARRESTS: June 17 – 24

Hocutt, Jeramie, 48, assault family/household member w/prev conviction.Reese, Zachery, 38, assault causes bodily injury.