Ovilla welcomes new businesses

OVILLA – The Ovilla City Council recently issued welcoming plaques to seven new businesses in the city.

SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6

Jake Ellzey v. Susan Wright Tuesday, July 27 Early Voting starts July 19-23 For voting locations: http://co.ellis.tx.us/elections   Jana Onyon, CERA Election Administrator Ellis County Elections 204 E. Jefferson Street, Waxahachie (972) 825-5195

AMERICANS ARE BEING WARNED BY THE FBI

The FBI says it is now your duty to watch and report “family members and friends” they believe may have become “radicalized.” Family members and peers are often best positioned to witness signs of mobilization to violence. Help prevent homegrown violent extremism. Visit https://go.usa.

FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 1700 BLOCK OF WEST WINTERGREEN ROAD

Lancaster – On Monday, July 12, at approximately 2:26 a.m., Lancaster Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of West Wintergreen Road in response to a major single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2005 Toyota Solara occupied by an adult female.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 15, 2021)

OPINION: Young Americans increasingly prefer socialism. Here’s how to change their minds

Young Americans like socialism. That’s one finding of a new Axios/Momentive poll surveying American attitudes toward topics such as economic inequality, capitalism and socialism, and government’s role in the economy.

OPINION: Real police reform – ignore Dems’ radical policies and start with this commonsense step

Right now, there’s a lot of talk in Washington about police reform. I am 100% behind police reform that improves community safety, protects our brave law enforcement officers and better serves our families.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Ever been to Heaven...?’

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.” The five-year-old had a hop in his step as he let go of his mama’s hand and plopped into the barber’s chair. “Well, hello, young man,” said the stylist, “What’s your name?” “I’m Levi,” he said confidently, “What’s yours?” “I’m Marilyn,” she answered.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where oh where – is my hair?

I must confess I sometimes get so busy that certain things have slipped my mind. I don’t do this intentionally, but I try to prioritize things in my life. With so many things going on, it is tough to keep up-to-date with everything, even personal items.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 16)

While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples.