DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Bye bye BlackRock, the state of a coup, and America’s military industrial complex

I am going to begin by saying may your light bulb go off if you are still sleeping.There are a few things I cannot let go of this week, so come on down the rabbit hole with me.Last week I posted a piece on TikTok in which a Nevada state senator was talking during a hearing about the 2020 voting...

OPINION: Compassionately communicating life

In 2022, the pro-life movement experienced a massive victory: For the first time in 50 years, the Supreme Court returned decision-making about abortion back to the states – to the people.Immediately after, the left and their allies in the media eagerly continued their half-century-long...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (April 4, 2024)

CAN’T FIX STUPID“I don’t understand why this [election] is even a hard choice.” – Hillary Clinton  FRIENDLY FIRE“I can make the argument that President Biden is a much worse threat to democracy, and the reason for that is President Biden is … the first president in history that has used the federal...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 40

Cheyenne knew by now that we were about to embark on the theme that would be the most difficult of the summer of ’73.

OUT TO PASTOR: Second thoughts can be dangerous to my health

Many things in life can be rather dangerous.For me, the most dangerous things in my life are thoughts.I thought about this one day, and by the end of the day, I was in deep trouble. Thoughts have a way of doing that with me.My New Year’s resolution one year was to have one thought per day.

OBITUARY: Charles Earl Knox III

Charles Earl Knox III, 80-years-old, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, peacefully at his home in Palmer, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. Charles was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

How to avoid hefty smartphone repair costs

STATEPOINT – From listening to music to watching movies, connecting with family to counting steps, Americans say in a new study they depend on their smartphones like never before.And they’re putting their money where their mouth is.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 4, 2024)

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 25 – 31

Secundino, Israel, 33, DWI/open container.Acosta, Christopher, 29, DWI.Barrett, Courtney, 27, theft prop >=$100<$750.Walton, Jacob, 29, theft prop >=$100<$750.Underwood, James, 29, DWI.Melendrez, Cameron, 27, assault family/household member Felony 3, robbery Felony 2.Tovar, Brandon, 21, poss CS pg...

WILMER ARRESTS: March 24 – 31

Buchanan, Tonie, 23, warrant arrest other agency.Hernandez, Adriane, 25, warrant arrest local.Rodriguez, Donovan, 26, warrant arrest other agency.Clark, Cameran, 20, warrant arrest other agency.Smith, Domanigue, 22, warrant arrest other agency.Hernandez, Kevin, 18, poss marij <2oz, poss marij...