OPINION: Will Congress ever stop spending money we don’t have?

America stands on the precipice of a fiscal disaster, and we’ve been on this cliff for many years now.Our national debt has skyrocketed past $31 trillion while President Joe Biden has forgiven over $110 billion in student loan debt.This casts a shadow over the future prosperity and security of our...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 6, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“There is only one tier of justice. … We don’t give any benefit to a powerful person over a non-powerful person, any benefit to a Democrat over a Republican.”  – Attorney General Merrick Garland  POLITICAL FUTURES“Here are a few signs of a losing campaign: No. 1: Poll denial.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 46

“Aw, Cheyenne,” I said, unable to hide my smile. “That scene would be one of my favorites of my life. Really!

OUT TO PASTOR: What if I do have a brain?

After about a month on a health hiatus, things started returning to normal, and then I had a doctor’s visit scheduled for a checkup.At my visit, the doctor thoroughly examined me but couldn’t find anything wrong, and then I saw him standing there scratching his chin.Then he said, “I wonder if maybe...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRRY: More than Books (June 6, 2024)

You don’t need to spend a ton of money this summer to experience new things and get a taste of adventure – you can stay close to home and immerse yourself in scientific exploration, comedy, art, music, and more.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 6, 2024

Austen Grammer from Ennis has been named to the Bismarck State College President’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester.Andrew Hurtt from Midlothian was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Honors List for the 2024 Spring Semester.Caela McGee from Glenn Heights graduated with a...

RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE NATHAN COOK

Congratulations to Nathan Cook for graduating #4 in his Dallas high school class of 2024.Nathan is no stranger to Ellis County since he is freelance writer Rita Cook’s nephew and has been seen around Waxahachie and Ferris over the past year helping her install her artwork at various locations along...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: May 21 – June 1

Thomas, Billy, 70, DWI.McClellan, Dakota, 18, burglary of a motor vehicle.Reid, Christopher, 48, 2 Dallas PD warrants, 1 Irving PD warrant.Lince, Joseph, 59, assault contact family violence, assault threats family violence, assault contact family violence, assault contact family violence, assault...

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 20 – June 3

Rodriguez, Danny, 34, assault causes bodily injury family member.Barnoski, Michael, 39, poss of drug paraphernalia.Floyd, James, 39, public intoxication.Barfield, Patrone, 34, POSS MARIJ < 2OZ (On View Arrest)Aldridge, Dana, 58, DWI/open alch container.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 19 – June 2

Segura, Jasmine, 30, warrant arrest other agency.Baladerrama-Benitez, Viviana, 39, agg assault causes serious bodily injury, assault causes bodily injury, agg assault causes serious bodily injury, assault causes bodily injury.Guerrero, Rudy, 27, poss marij < 2oz.Taylor, Justin, 30, DWI/open alch...