Midlothian K9 Vito ends watch

MIDLOTHIAN – There is nothing quite like a K9 team at a Police Department.This past week, the Midlothian Police Department had to say goodbye to one half of their K9 team – Officer Vito.

UPCOMING ELECTIONS: City council, school board trustees, county seats up for grabs

ELLIS COUNTY – If you are planning to add civic duty to your timeline this year whether it is running for a city council seat, school board trustee seat or an open county position, the first day to submit candidate applications is Wednesday, Jan. 15 through Friday, Feb. 14,  from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (January 9, 2025)

OPINION: Biden’s disgraceful Oprah-ization of medals that once meant something

If President Biden’s goal is to anger as many Americans as possible as he shuffles his way out the door, he’s absolutely exceeding these dubious expectations.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Would you know if you were the victim of a Psyop?

I told a reader I would go down the H-1B visa rabbit hole this week, and I was well on my way when the incidents happened on New Year’s Eve in New Orleans and Las Vegas – becoming a tragedy resulting in way more questions than answers.

OPINION: Sorry, Canada – but we don’t want you

“54-40 or Fight” was the slogan of supporters James K. Polk in the 1844 presidential campaign, referring to their desire to take a substantial slice of what would eventually become Canadian territory.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (January 9, 2025)

WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN SMOKING?“The simple fact is: This country has suffered more deadly terrorism at the hands of American-born citizens who are veterans of the United States military than people who have crossed into this country at the southern border.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 71

Sometimes, Cheyenne would put all the pieces together and pose a question that would make me think.

OUT TO PASTOR: Aches, pain, and another year older

It’s hard to believe another year has already started. How many of these new years can a person have without going crazy?The past year was rather challenging. I had some health issues, not too serious, but aggravating all the same.

5 ways to make sure your business stands out among competitors

STATEPOINT – Staying competitive in today’s market can be a challenge. As the business landscape continues to evolve, paying attention to the competition is more important than ever.