COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 3, 2025)

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (July 3, 2025)

HOLLYWEIRD“Iran will surely rush to get a nuclear weapon- and they should get one — it’s the only way to deter US and Israel from bombing every country in Middle East.” – actor John Cusack“Immigration policy has destroyed the lives of families, not criminals; women’s rights are becoming less and...

OBITUARY: Duane Yee

Duane Yee, 67, was a man whose quiet strength, sharp wit, and deep love for his family shaped every part of his life. A devoted husband to Stacey for 35 years, Duane was her partner, her rock, and her best friend.

WESTBOUND I-30 RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND I-45 CLOSES NIGHTLY STARTING JUNE 30 IN DALLAS

DALLAS – Weather permitting, the westbound I-30 off-ramp to southbound I-45 will be closed nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Monday, June 30 to Wednesday, July 2 for bridge maintenance.A signed detour will be in place.

TASTE: ELEVATE YOUR MENU FOR A LEGENDARY BACKYARD BARBECUE

FAMILY FEATURES – Summer is here and it’s time to hit the grill. Take at-home entertaining to the next level by upgrading everyone’s favorite cheeseburger with ground pork.

What to do during times of economic uncertainty

STATEPOINT – From layoffs in the federal government to a growing number of companies handing tasks off to artificial intelligence, today’s rapidly shifting job market is rightfully stoking concerns for many Americans.

Manna House receives grant from Midlothian’s Community Development Corporation

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Community Development Corporation recently awarded local non-profit community outreach organization Manna House a grant to help the non-profit community outreach organization with its ongoing local needs.Manna House has been serving Ellis County residents since 1992 and...

YMCA breaks ground in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Family YMCA held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month despite the rainy weather, celebrating its upcoming new facility.While a large, white tent shielded the 75-plus in attendance for the groundbreaking, even the rain could not dampen the spirits of those there...

OPINION: Trump might have broken Iran, but he didn’t buy it

One of the most famous moments in the lead-up to the Iraq war in 2003 was when then-Secretary of State Colin Powell cited the Pottery Barn rule regarding the Middle East: “If you break it, you buy it.”Sadly, that is precisely what happened back then, as the war turned into a 12-year slog in which...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 26, 2025)

NOW THAT’S FUNNY!“These riots are ‘mostly peaceful’ in the same way that Harvey Weinstein is ‘mostly feminist.’” – Sen. John Kennedy“Smart move by the Ayatollah to take the ceasefire.