Ellis County Judge’s new chief of staff no stranger to politics

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Judge Todd Little named his new chief of staff back on Jan. 11 as quietly as his former chief of staff, Erik Test exited. According to Little, late last year Test moved to a lateral position in the county’s purchasing department. Incoming new staffer is retired U.S.

Texas to fully end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood facilities in Texas will no longer receive taxpayer funds through the Medicaid program beginning Feb. 3. The state denied the abortion provider’s request to continue to receive Medicaid reimbursement funding for its clinics, as Catholic News Agency observed.

Biden signs more executive orders in first days than any president to date

FERRIS – While it is not unusual for incoming presidents to sign executive orders, presidential memos and proclamations, U.S. President Joe Biden seems to be on a strong roll. On the first day Biden was in office, he signed 17 executive actions.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (February 4, 2021)

EDITORIAL: The Constitution does not authorize a general impeachment power

The Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the United States for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution. But not all legal issues reach the court, and even if they do, it takes years for them to do so. That is why we, as U.S.

OBITUARY: Curtis Wayne Maness

Curtis Wayne Maness of Ferris, Texas (63) passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.   He is survived by his wife, Sue Maness, sons Ben and John, daughter Rebecca, 5 grandchildren, mother Lura Maness and sister Nadine Hicks of Chattanooga Tenn., Aunt Sandra Attaway of Beech Bluff, Tenn.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A flame still burns on Washington Hill

Welcome to the “front porch.” I love looking back into the archives and seeing life as it was back when. The column you are about to read comes from 2003 but was revisited a decade later, as you’ll see.

OUT TO PASTOR: Oh, the daze of my life

When I was young, my mother was quite a fan of a soap opera called “The Days of Our Lives.” I remember the title but I never would watch something like that. However, my mother enjoyed it and so what’s there to complain about.

Maintaining a sense of normalcy while routines stay disrupted

STATEPOINT – With the roll-out of the vaccine taking place slowly, it may be awhile longer before life returns completely to normal. However, if you have been working remotely, it may be a good idea to reincorporate some of the elements of your regular routine into your schedule now.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 4, 2021)