DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: The draft is back whether you like it or not, and Joe Joe plagiarized his D-Day speech in Normandy

Every day, as I learn more about the deception in our world, it concerns me. If you’re only listening to mainstream media – no matter which side of the aisle – do yourself a favor and wake up to the reality of the world. At least find an alternative news source to research the mainstream narrative.

OPINION: If you don’t want to be killed, don’t take hostages

The reaction to the rescue of four Israeli hostages from Gaza is a microcosm of the past 70 years of this conflict.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 20, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“Our personnel have done an extraordinary job in implementing a very big shift in how we operate on the southern border.” – DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas“I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter. … He’s one of the brightest, most decent men I know.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 48

“So,” Cheyenne said, “did you see that boy again?”“Oh, I did,” I said, “but it would be a couple of weeks later. A lot would happen before these two ships would pass in the night again and crash on shore.”Cheyenne chuckled at the metaphor.

OUT TO PASTOR: I’ll tell you when I’ve had enough

It was evening, and the day was just about over. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were chilling in the living room, watching TV.I’m not sure what we were watching on TV; it really didn’t matter. What mattered is that we were relaxing and enjoying the evening together.

New Midlothian tax office opens its doors

MIDLOTHIAN – The new Midlothian tax office is now open at its new address: 661 Aspen Parkway, Suite 100 in Midlothian.While there is still no signage on the face of the building indicating the new location, the ribbon cutting will be held soon according to Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

ELECTION RESULTS: Saturday, June 15

ELLIS APPRAISAL DISTRICT Board of Directors, Place 1Polling locations reporting: N/APaula R. Baucum: 1257 (53%)Bevery Gatlin: 1110 (47%) MIDLOTHIAN Member of Council, Place 6Polling locations reporting: N/AWayne Shuffield: 974 (68%)Hud Hartson: 452 (32%)

What Is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 20, 2024)

Join us on Monday, June 24 at 2 p.m. for a screening of the 2023 Disney film, “The Little Mermaid.” Free popcorn and water will be available.On Tuesday, June 25, Window to the Wild will be here to educate us about remarkable native birds and how we can support them in their natural habitats.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 20, 2024

Local students named to The University of Texas at Tyler Spring 2024 President’s Honor Roll include: Quina Bachor, Dario Rodriguez and Alysa Santos from Ennis; Brianna Peña, Megan Swanberg and Mackenzie Truelove from Midlothian; Tara Stewart from Ovilla; Maria Chavez-Juarez from Palmer; and Emily...