OPINION: Yes, there is an invasion on our Southern border

“The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES: July 14, 2022

FOR THE RECORD“Biden’s DOJ is suing Arizona for requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Biden couldn’t care less about the crime wave, record overdoses, or the spike in murders. But a citizenship requirement? Top priority for DOJ. You can’t make this up.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Headed to Yellowstone again, my friends

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Well, my friends, we are doing it again.By the time this column gets to you, my friend Todd Perrin and I will be deep in the wilderness of Yellowstone.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was one of those naughty flings

Busy weeks seem quite the norm for me. When I think things have slowed down, I turn a corner and things speed up again. So it seems like I never really get a break.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 14)

For there were about five thousand men. Then He said to His disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of fifty.” And they did so, and made them all sit down.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 14, 2022)

The Ferris Public Library’s Summer Reading Club Oceans of Possibilities has been great! We were so happy we could hold in-person programs this year.For the kids, ages 12 and younger, the “End of Reading Club’s Party” will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 11 a.m.

Vet-approved tips to help keep pets safe this summer

FAMILY FEATURES – Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on pets.With record-breaking heat across much of the nation, the experts at Freshpet are helping pet parents with these tips to help keep their pets healthy and safe this summer. HEATHeat stroke can occur quickly in dogs.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 1 – 10

James, Raymond, 36, DWI 3rd Felony 3.Woods, Freddy, 43, criminal trespass, proh substance/item in Corr/CI Facility Felony 3.Martinez, Manuel, 29, assault causes bodily injury.Creel, Bonnie, 27, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: June 24 – June 30

Ortiz, Jesus, 26, warrant arrest Desoto PD.Jones, Willis, 24, warrant arrest Dallas PD, Arlington PD, Cedar Hill PD.Robinson, Brandon, 24, warrant arrest Cedar Hill PD, Grand Prairie PD, Lancaster PD.Guzman, Jesus, 23, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD, Lancaster PD.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 4 – 10

Martin, Dearlo, 30, warrant arrest other agency.Barnett, Ralph, 64, disorderly conduct.Espinoza, Hugo, 23, poss marij <=5lbs >4oz.Carter, Jessica, 40, warrant arrest other agency.Gutierrez-Mata, Joan, 25, DWI.Gonzalez, Saul, 28, DWI/open container.