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OPINION: The human cost of Joe Biden’s border policies

President Joe Biden took executive action to limit asylum seekers at the border.This sudden and isolated attempt to distract American voters from 3 1/2 years of disastrous open border policies is far too little and far too late.

OUT TO PASTOR: I sure miss being a spoiled brat

After my last doctor’s visit, I went to the Publix pharmacy to pick up new medicine.Doctors have a pill for every problem in the world – if only they all worked.I was early at the store, and my medicine wasn’t quite ready. So, I decided to walk around Publix and get a little exercise.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 13, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“The Justice Department makes decisions about criminal investigations based only on the facts and the law. We do not investigate people because of their last name, their political affiliation, the size of their bank account, where they come from or what they look like.
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Taking care of teeth brings families peace of mind

STATEPOINT – Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left untreated, it can negatively affect a child's physical and social development, as well as their school performance.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 13, 2024)

Our Summer Reading Program has begun, and we’re off to a great start! We have movie matinees on Mondays at 2 p.m., performers on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., come & go craft time for ages 4-12 are on Wednesdays from 3 – 5 p.m. while supplies last, and Tween/Teen Time is on Thursdays at 3 p.m.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 13, 2024

John Chilton and Eduardo Gonzalez from Ennis, Tsta Coleman and Tameka Herron from Midlothian, Koran Salmon from Red Oak, and Ted Minyard from Waxahachie were named to the University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: June 3 – 8

Giron-Vargas, Juan, 28, deadly conduct. Hall, Jaden, 21, evading arrest, unlawful carrying weapon, forgery financial instrument, evading arrest or detention w/vehicle.Harris, Diva, 36, abandon/endanger child w/ intent to return.Gonzalez-Orta, Juan, 41, duty on striking unattended vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: June 6 – 10

Hlas, Mark, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, probation violation-poss CS pg 1/1-b 1g, probation violation-poss CS pg 1/1-b 1g.Clark, Paul, 37, collision involving damage to vehicle >=$200.Covey, Dusty, 54, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Fuentes, Adrian, 17 poss CS pg 2 >= 1g < 4g.