FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 82

That Friday night of July 1973 ended soon after we told the part of the car ride with my Uncle River that would change life forever. After that, we didn’t need any more words, not then.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was a snarly kind of day

Last week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage had another one of her girl days with our daughter and granddaughter.Don’t let this get around, but it’s one of my favorite days of the year, including my birthday. It’s a day which I can do what I want to do.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (May 1, 2025)

OPINION: A stronger America – President Donald Trump’s first 100 days

When Americans evaluate a presidency, we ask a simple question: “Am I better off now than I was before?”This question reflects on our personal finances, job security, safety, and confidence in our nation’s future.

OPINION: After brief honeymoon for Trump, GOP Congress has limited window to act on tax cuts, border security

President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social on April 28 blasted a recent New York Times poll take April 21 to April 24 that showed a negative approval rate, with 42 percent approving and 55 percent disapproving, noting that it had undersampled Americans who had voted in the last election.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 1, 2025)

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR“Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 24, 2025)

Annual Youth Art Show winners announced

WAXAHACHIE – Displaying more than 500 entries, the youth of Ellis County showed their artwork and won scholarships, gift cards and ribbons. The annual Ellis County Youth Art Show was sponsored by the Ellis County Art Association, and was held at First Methodist Church in Waxahachie April 9-12.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (April 24, 2025)

SEND IN THE CLOWNS“We’re [in El Salvador] because a man who had protected status in Maryland, a Maryland man … was taken out of his state, out of the United States. … We want to make sure that we draw the line here at Kilmar Garcia.” – Rep.

What parents need to know about protecting their children from measles

STATEPOINT – Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick, including a child who died in Texas, were not vaccinated against measles.