Waxahachie’s 55th annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes June 7-8

Waxahachie – Celebrate the legacy, charm, and historic beauty of Waxahachie during the 55th Annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes, returning in 2025.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Looking to protect children and adults in Texas? Instead of banning THC, start with Fruit Loops, red dye 40 – and lobbyists

I talk about politics daily. Often, I’m fielding questions or just having a friendly conversation about Planet Earth, The US Edition.Lately I’ve had my eyes not only on the behavior in the federal circus, but the state one as well.

OPINION: The Big Beautiful Bill – a lifeline for America’s seniors

In an era when many older Americans struggle to meet their most basic needs, the Big Beautiful Bill stands out as a transformative piece of legislation – a rare example of common-sense policy that prioritizes dignity, stability, and security for our senior citizens.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 5, 2025)

THE LEFT“The greatest example of the Democrat Party’s misunderstanding of men, of course, was its choice of Gov. Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate. They chose him because he perfectly fit their woke, womanly image of a real man.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (May 29, 2025)

OPINION: Joe Biden was the perfect ‘deep state’ president

For those of us who were awake to the reality of former President Joe Biden’s infirmities, Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book “Original Sin” is more an affirmation than a revelation.Efforts to cover up a president’s physical and mental decline have a long and ignominious tradition.

OPINION: Trump and Johnson defy critics with passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

They did it again.After a 72-hour marathon of wrangling votes to keep the GOP caucus in line, Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump worked together to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 29, 2025)

COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT BETTER“If killing a random couple is the only way to ‘free Palestine’ maybe Palestine shouldn’t be free.” – Paula Scanlan  WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN SMOKING?“ICE agents created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation when they chose to arrest Mayor Baraka.” – Rep.

An opportunity to improve health nationwide

STATEPOINT – Walking into a grocery store can feel overwhelming – especially for those trying to buy healthier food. There are so many choices, eye-catching marketing and health claims, and confusing ingredients, making it hard to know what’s healthy and what isn’t.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 29, 2025

Carissa Peters of Waxahachie graduated from McPherson College on May 10, 2025.Local May graduates of Schreiner University include Porfirio Mendez of Ennis and Katelyn Edgar of Palmer.