FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Big brother taught me love for the game

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”With March Madness gripping every basketball fan, my mind goes back – once again – to where it all started.

OUT TO PASTOR: The BOGO Queen has left the building

When it comes to shopping, I am three coupons short of sanity. I have never liked going shopping unless it has to do with books. Then I’m on my turf.When first married, I did go grocery shopping once – but have never since been asked to do it again.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 1)

Now a certain ruler asked Jesus, saying “Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – LUKE 18:18To begin we must see and know what eternal life entails in order to obey God’s commands to not only go, but to make disciples of Jesus Christ!

‘Most Wanted’ fugitive arrested in Dallas

AUSTIN – The No. 1 Most Wanted person on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List is back in custody following his arrest on March 23 in Dallas.No Crime Stoppers reward will be paid.Royneco Tiun Harris, 42, of Dallas, is affiliated with the 65 Groveside gang.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 31, 2022)

Congratulations to our Black History Month contest winners: Courtnie Mitchell, Landyn Saladion, and Iovanni Chable.A special Thank You to The Ellis County Press (ECP) for publishing the children’s pictures in the newspaper!

Teaching children how to protect birds in your backyard

STATEPOINT – Part of being a good environmental steward is passing on this wisdom to the next generation. Here are three hands-on ways parents and grandparents can teach children to protect the birds in their very own backyard.

ANNUAL ENNIS BLUEBONNET TRAILS FESTIVAL OPENS APRIL 8

ENNIS – The 70th Annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival, presented by the Ennis Garden Club, will be held in the heart of historic downtown Ennis beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, April 8 and continuing daily through Sunday, April 10 at 6 p.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 21 – 27

Butler, Wayne, 72, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Green, Nathan, 30, burglary of building, burglary of building.Brown, Gabriel, 19, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Hunter, Jermaine, 23, assault family/house member impede breath Felony 3, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Williams, Quaneshi, 27, DWI.

FERRIS ARRESTS: March 22

Tenyatta, Mekiyel, 22, warrant-other agency, larceny.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 18 – 24

Hunter, Jermaine, 23, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD, Lancaster PD.Bagley, Emanuel, 35, DWLI.Brooks, Dwaina, 42, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff.Flucker, Carrie, 64, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff.