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Why it’s harder than ever to make an appointment with your doctor

STATE POINT – Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also being felt in specialties like neurology, psychiatry and OB/GYN.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 26 – December 2

Snell, Rickie, 61, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Pelzel, Henry, 18, assault causes bodily injury family member.Beecham, Patraic, 55, man/del CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 2, parole violation.Mohammed, Hassan, 67, DWI/open alch container.Hunter, Darnell, 43, poss CS pg 2 >=1g<4g Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 11 – 25

Larue, William, 64, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.Wright, Khennedy, 25, public intoxication.Hicks, Ronald, 18, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Spencer, Robert, 51, forgery govt/national inst/money/security.Kyser, Frank, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, harassment w/prev conviction.

WILMER ARRESTS: November 24 – December 1

Arvizu, Eddie, 38, continuous violence against the family, interfere w/emergency request for assistance.Hernandez-Portillo, Lesy, 31, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Polk, Kenneth, 35, warrant arrest other agency.Floyd, Dameon, 22, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another turkey on the table

It was a Monday morning, and I was busy starting my week by organizing my schedule and organizing some of my projects.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came to my door, looked in, and said, “Are you ready for the week?