Drive-through light show dazzles in Ennis

ENNIS – A Holiday Light Spectacular is expanding to Ennis’ Texas Motorplex.Now through Jan. 1, guests will have the chance to drive along a dragster track arched with animated tunnels, racing-themed holiday scenes and dancing lights galore.

Ferris home to only COVID-19 testing/vaccine center in Ellis County

FERRIS – The “pop-up” Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Center that opened in the City of Ferris in September, 2021 has now become a fixture.It is the only COVID-19 treatment, testing and vaccine center in Ellis County also offering boosters and flu shots.

Wilmer council to discuss tax credits

WILMER – Members of the Wilmer city council are set to discuss housing tax credit financing this week.Presentations for a development located south of Cottonwood Valley Rd. and north of Belt Line Rd. and another development south of Green Meadows Rd. and east of South Goode Rd. will be at 7 p.m.

Harrison launches petition for 4th Special Session to ban COVID vaccine mandates

Midlothian – State Representative Brian Harrison launched an online petition, respectfully requesting Governor Abbott call a 4th Special Session to ban COVID vaccine mandates and protect liberty by passing Rep. Harrison’s bill, the Texas COVID Vaccine Freedom Act.

Background checks top 687,000 during Black Friday ‘week’

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the firearm industry trade association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System processed 687,788 background checks during the week leading up to and including Black Friday.

Watch for Fall Armyworms in pastures/small grains

With our current climate conditions, producers need to be on the lookout for fall armyworm infestations in their fields.The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a common pest of bermudagrass, sorghum, corn, wheat and ryegrass and many other crops in north and central Texas.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (December 2, 2021)

OPINION: Biden’s shameful blame game

Joe Biden, suffering from abysmal poll numbers, is trying to blame others for the results of his failed policies, which have  most notably resulted in skyrocketing inflation and energy costs.In a White House speech on Tuesday, Biden attempted to regain the confidence of angry Americans.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lost in Yellowstone (Chapter 19)

CHAPTER 19“The Agnostic: In Search of a Rose (Part 2)” I am most sure the Lord had a special role for my friend Mr. Moffit at that key juncture of our journey. For that, I am so thankful.One task he performed faithfully was to send a message for me to the amazin’ blonde.

OUT TO PASTOR: Eating healthy is for sissies

As a youngster, I often heard my father say things that later turned out not to be on the true side of the table.One that he said quite often was, “Eating healthy is for sissies.