Wilmer E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library concludes summer programming with a Back-to-School Bash

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library had an active summer for residents this year.

Cotton industry in Ellis County receives THC Historical Marker

WAXAHACHIE – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Cotton Industry in Ellis County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event is planned for Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Flock cameras arrive

WAXAHACHIE – A number of surrounding cities are using the camera, and now the Waxahachie Police Department is part of the club too.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 17, 2023)

OPINION: Maui should be Biden’s Katrina moment... but he’s a Democrat

“No comment.”That’s how President Joe Biden, fresh off his latest sunbathing session capping off weeks of cycling and chilling at the beach, responded when asked about the deadly wildfires that have decimated the island of Maui and taken the lives of 96 people and counting.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Direct Energy Weapons not sci-fi, where do the fires in Maui fit in

Have you ever heard of Direct Energy Weapons, also known as DEW?I had heard the term, I had not put much thought into it. It’s hard to put much thought into anything these days because whatever is wreaking all the havoc on the Earth is making sure those of us living here can’t keep up.

OPINION: Is it time to ban electric vehicles?

The New York Fire Department recently reported that so far this year there have been 108 lithium-ion battery fires in New York City, which have injured 66 people and killed 13. According to FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, “There is not a small amount of fire, it (the vehicle) literally explodes.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (August 17, 2023)

CIRCLING THE WAGONS“There’s been no evidence to show that [Joe Biden has] been involved in anything.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 15

It is like looking down into the vastness of the Grand Canyon and knowing its wonder but never questioning its source: The Lord made that, all of that beauty His magnificent handiwork, ours is just to look at it and wonder at it.That, too, is the summer of 1973.

OUT TO PASTOR: One more scam call and I’m going to scream

Upon retirement, my life changed in few ways.I’m still as busy as before; I just don’t get a paycheck for being busy.The one thing that has changed – is I schedule a nap every day.As most people know, a NAP is simply “Navigating A Position.” That position is level.