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Susan Wright

4 VIE FOR WRIGHT’S VACANT SPOT

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:38
ELLIS COUNTY – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation last week announcing Saturday, May 1, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright.
American Black Cross’s Debbie Walker, Charitee Higgins from State Representative Sherman’s office, and a Wilmer police officer hold a box of food given to Wilmer residents.

American Black Cross’s Debbie Walker, Charitee Higgins from State Representative Sherman’s office, and a Wilmer police officer hold a box of food given to Wilmer residents.

Wilmer receives food distribution after winter weather cripples city

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:35
WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s residents were still without basic needs last week due to the winter weather power outages.
Joe Sifuentes took the job as police chief in April, 2019 in the town of Alma.

Joe Sifuentes took the job as police chief in April, 2019 in the town of Alma.

Alma Police Chief creates police dept. with a little help from neighboring city

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:32
ALMA – When Joe Sifuentes took the job as police chief in April, 2019 in the town of Alma, it was a first for the residents there. He created the police department in the town of 397 residents (as of the latest census estimation) with himself and two reserve officers to assist.
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Griddy, LLC for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act through false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and marketing practices. Photo by David J. Phillip / AP

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Griddy, LLC for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act through false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and marketing practices. Photo by David J. Phillip / AP

State sues Griddy, LLC for deceptive trade practices

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:27
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Griddy, LLC for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act through false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and marketing practices.
Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce

Grilled Portobello Gyros with Yogurt Dill Sauce

TASTE: Hearty, wholesome dishes to support immune systems

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:21
FAMILY FEATURES – If feeding your family wholesome meals is a daily goal, keep in mind you can serve up tasty foods that also feed your immune system by including ingredients like mushrooms.

EDITORIAL: The debate about energy pipelines misses the point

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:05
By opposing the Nord Stream 2 and Keystone XL pipelines, the Biden administration is perpetuating one of Washington’s favorite pastimes: chasing plot devices to advance predictable narratives.Alfred Hitchcock might call each of these intensely polarizing lines of steel pipe a “MacGuffin.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The touch of the Master’s hand

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:00
Welcome all to the “front porch.” Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record a powerful story of the faith of a blind man named Bartimaeus (Bart-i-me-us). Jesus is making his final trip to Jerusalem.