DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Conspiracy theories, a clever way to say you better look deeper for the truth – let’s start with Jan. 6

I’m going to open a complex little issue that I bet mainstream media hasn’t opened yet.To pique your interest, let’s call it J6.And for the record, I’ve spent quite a bit of time this past week with people from various walks of life and have asked them questions about news stories I assume everyone...

OPINION: Trump should call for a new American patriotism

Hard to believe it was just four years ago that Joe Biden was elected with a promise to unite the country.After the misery of COVID-19 deaths and lockdowns and the riots in the streets of major cities, Americans WANTED to be united by a unifying national purpose.Alas, it never happened.Instead,...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (December 5, 2024)

PARDON THIS“Joe Biden has always been a venal liar who utilized his political power to pursue familial gain. So of course he’s pardoning Hunter. He was always going to pardon Hunter. Hunter was the bagman.” – Ben Shapiro“Hunter Biden’s business was selling access to daddy.

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCORES (NOVEMBER 21, 22 & 23, 2024)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 5-3A DIVISION I (Area)Malakoff 70, Maypearl 7 6-3A DIVISION I (Area)Winnsboro 48, Palmer 7  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 6-5A DIVISION II (Area)Marshall 21, Midlothian Heritage 12 7-5A DIVISION I (Area)Midlothian 45, West Mesquite 21Next opponent (Regional): Frisco Lone Star, Friday,...

Red Oak’s playoff run ends against Frisco Lone Star, 34-28

FRISCO – After a big Bi-district 35-21 road win over the Cedar Park Timberwolves on Friday, Nov. 15, the Red Oak Hawks headed to Frisco against the favored Frisco Lone Star Rangers in the Area Round on Friday, Nov. 22.Head Varsity Football Coach Melvin Robinson aid it best after the game: “We have...

State Rep. Brian Harrison calls UT System’s free tuition deal an ‘abuse of power’

MIDLOTHIAN – State Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, said Friday he plans to meet with top University of Texas System officials after they announced a plan to provide free tuition and waived fees to students whose families make $100,000 or less.While several elected officials have praised the...

Dead infant found on garbage route in Red Oak

RED OAK – An investigation is still underway after last week’s discovery of an infant found on a Red Oak garbage route according to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.On Thursday, Nov. 21, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a call from local...

All-Abilities Park opening with Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Celebration Dec. 6

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights will announce the grand opening of its All-Abilities Park located at the Glenn Heights City Center, 1938 S. Hampton Rd., on Friday, Dec, 6, at 6 p.m.This fully inclusive park will offer a fun, engaging, and accessible environment for individuals of all ages...

Ferris ISD employee fired for inappropriate student communication

FERRIS – The Ferris Independent School District was made aware of the possible inappropriate communication between an ISD employee and student last week on Nov. 20.An immediate investigation was opened and correspondence went out to Ferris ISD students’ parents confirming the report.Upon...

Waxahachie 1st Responders mourn passing of colleague

WAXHACHIE – First responders in Waxahachie are mourning the loss of one of their own, Pump Engineer/Inspector Kevin Lindsey who passed away last week.