COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 3, 2021)

OPINION: Three brothers left for war, only two returned home

To paraphrase Gen. Douglas MacArthur, I do not know the dignity of my great uncle’s birth, but I know the glory of his death. My great uncle Augustine Leonardi was born in Pueblo, Colorado on Aug. 4, 1918, far from the battles raging in Europe during the First World War.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Lickin’ that calf again!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” About a decade ago, I heard the great motivational speaker Zig Ziglar tell a memorable story. It kind of reminded me of what my mama or Grandma would have told me as they tried to get me to grow up right.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s my tongue and I’ll wag it if I want to

Like everybody else, I have my share of trouble. It’s not that I want to get into trouble, but trouble always seems to be somewhere near where I am at the time. Some trouble I can’t prevent. It just happens, and no matter what I do, trouble is in the room.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (Part 10)

When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 3, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB 2021: “Tails and Tales”

All programs are VIRTUAL this summer. Visit our Facebook page every Monday to view our online shows. Come by the library every Tuesday to pick up your free Grab & Go activity bag!   Monday, June 7: “Virtual Rainforest” Critterman on Facebook page. Tuesday, June 8: Grab & Go Activity Bag pickup.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 3, 2021

Brittany Daniels of Midlothian received Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ashton Sanberg of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration, and Jessica Scheer of Midlothian received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of...

Man charged in 15-year-old Llano County cold case

AUSTIN – The former landlord of a Llano County woman who went missing in 2006 is now charged in her death. On May, 3, 2021, Jimmy Wolfenbarger, 57, of Lubbock, was indicted in Llano County on one count of murder in the November 2006 death of Holly Simmons, 46, of Buchanan Dam.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 24 – 27

Cadena, Luis, 27, assault CBI. Johnson, Broderick, 33, parole violation. Ramos, Carlos, 30, DWI. Shipman, Ryan, 21, evading arrest/detention, open container, public intoxication, littering. Mask, Lacasta, 43, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Robinson, Harold, 54, parole violation.