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Midlothian Police quickly catch vandalism suspects

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:56
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department was able to identify at least four individuals responsible for vandalism at Midlothian Community Park last week within an hour of a Facebook post regarding the offense.On April 29, police identified the suspects who entered the park’s restrooms by their...

SPEAKING TRUTH: When the laws of God and man clash

CLINT DECKER
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:45
President Abraham Lincoln once said, referring to America in the face of civil war, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”And Aesop, a great thinker and story teller of history, wrote something similar, “United we stand, divided we fall.”America is facing tremendous division, and the future...

OUT TO PASTOR: Dancing in my pajamas

DR. JAMES L. SNYDER
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:43
After 2½ weeks of being sick and in bed, I have come to appreciate what some people go through when they have a severe illness.My sickness wasn’t that devastating.It just sucked the energy out of me and caused me a lot of coughing and sneezing.I barely had enough energy to get out of bed, walk to...
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Thoughtful gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Ellis123
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:03
FAMILY FEATURES – To show your mom just how much she means to you, choose a Mother’s Day gift that reflects her interests and passions.As you’re looking for the perfect gift, consider these thoughtful ideas that will touch her heart.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 9, 2024)

STACEY LANKFORD / Library Manager
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 13:00
Spring is a time of renewal, a season that promises growth and life, and many agree that there’s no better way to experience this than by getting your hands dirty in the garden.Take time to observe the changes happening in the garden, listen to the sounds of birds chirping and bees buzzing, and...

DPS announces Featured Fugitive for May, 2024

Ellis123
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:57
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Marcos Christopher Alonzo is this month’s Featured Fugitive.The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during May 2024 if the tip is received this month.Marcos Christopher Alonzo, 46, of Hutchins, has been wanted since February...

Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Show May 17-24

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:57
WAXAHACHIE – Artists from as far away as the Netherlands will set up their easels in Waxahachie during the Ellis County Art Association’s Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Show May 17-24.