COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (January 16, 2025)

OPINION: The threat from radical Islam is now inside our gates. Biden ignored it – Trump must act

If the horrific attack in New Orleans underscored the failures of the Biden administration to keep America safe from the threat of radical Islamic terror, the pro-Hamas march in New York City only hours later emphasized just how deep this problem runs.Stopping the spread of radical Islamism within...

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Banning free speech in America is not the job of our government and is a serious overstep

While not all readers might be into social media apps, and double true for TikTok because it is (narrative inserted here) “owned by China,” I want to clear up this China rumor mainstream media has pounded into the heads of many Americans.

OPINION: Blame runaway government spending for America’s troubles

Shortly before Milton Friedman’s death in 2006, I had the privilege of interviewing him over dinner in San Francisco.The last question I asked him was: What are the three things we have to do to make America more prosperous?His answer I have never forgotten: “First, allow universal school choice;...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 72

Sounds of skill saws screeching and the mortar mixer roaring made the brick job sound like a train was coming down the tracks blowing its sharp whistle.Monday mornings on the job never started off quietly.

OUT TO PASTOR: Ugly is as ugly sees

I was sitting in the middle of the shopping mall, drinking a cup of coffee to settle my nerves.I don’t like going to shopping malls, but The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage sent me – to get a new dress shirt for Sundays.I don’t know why I need a new one every year because they all look the same...

Protecting your child from illness in winter months

STATEPOINT – Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever.Is it the flu? COVID? A common cold? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 16, 2025)

We are open to the public again after our annual inventory and would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.Whether you’re planning to read more books, learn a new skill, or explore new hobbies, the library is your go-to destination.Our extensive collection of books, e-books,...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 8 – 13

Gomez, David, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, driver license/ID false, sex offenders’ duty to register life/annually Felony 3Dorado, Micxael, 22, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Ogrim, Megan, 30, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Brown, Tiffany, 47, theft prop >=$100<$750.Lawrence, Christopher, 24, unl poss firearm by...

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: January 6 – 12

Wilson, Lindsay, 46, warrant arrest-DWI Denton County, warrant arrest-poss CS pg1 <1g Denton County.Melgel, Glenn, 23, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Williams, Nathan, 37, apprehension by police officer without warrant, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, DWI 3rd or more Felony 3.Williams, Marvin, 58, public...