Ferris proclaims National American Indian Heritage Month

FERRIS – Mellanie Cain, chair of the American Indians Committee for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and chair for CCNT Membership and Outreach, collaborated with Ferris Mayor Fred Pontley, to officially proclaim November as National American Indian Heritage Month in...

Helping students with disabilities pay for college

STATEPOINT – Every student deserves a fair shot.

Ovilla’s Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 5

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla will light its Christmas tree on Thursday, Dec. 5.The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will begin at 6 p.m. at Heritage Park, 675 W. Main Street.The Ovilla Christmas Tree Lighting has been taking place for over 20 years, and this year the city acquired a new 24-foot...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 28, 2024)

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our fall craft sessions this week!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 19 – 25

Nobles, Shamol, 35, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Perez, Leonardo, 45, parole violation.Claiborne, Jeremy, 42, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions.Lloyd, Heather, 38, proh substance/item in correctional facility Felony 3.Walters, Jermaine, 51, theft prop <$2500...

WILMER ARRESTS: November 17 – 24

Bernal, Nevaeh, 19, warrant arrest local, warrant arrest local.Cabrera, Edwin, 15, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.Sims, Tyree, 25, poss marij <=5lbs >lbs > 4oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 68

Sonny always leaned over that half-door and intently watched the games in progress.

OUT TO PASTOR: It all boils down to one thing

Of all the things I have learned, one has made a difference in my life.I hear stories about how married couples are unhappy.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (November 28, 2024)

OPINION: Don’t let politics spoil Thanksgiving

It doesn’t matter how many terrible wars we’re mired in overseas.It doesn’t matter how many seemingly unsolvable social and political problems we face at home.At this time of year, we Americans have the usual Walmart store of blessings to be thankful for.An extra reason for the entire country to...