EC Comm. Paul Perry wears many hats

WAXAHACHIE – Amid a legal fracas that ended with the Texas Republican Party of Texas canceling its state convention in-person this year due to the world pandemic, the party voted earlier this week to hold the convention online.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 16, 2020)

OP-ED: How many Blacks did Confederate flags and/or statues kill last week?

It’s interesting that Marxists, liberals and Obama-lefties have little to say when the U.S. flag is trampled and burned by anti-American anarchists and Muslims. They call it “free speech” and “freedom of expression.

OP-ED: Want to reduce police violence? Fund the police BETTER

For years, my best friend was a police officer. I would trust him with my life. Policing requires a level of courage I do not possess.But sometimes, it also comes with other things that I’d like to think I don’t possess.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: My God is real!

Welcome this week to the ‘front porch.’ In 1962, now more than half a century ago, country singer Don Gibson came out with a powerful song with a poignant message.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s not always what it seems

There are times when my bad hearing is a blessing. I’m not sure if I’m not listening or not hearing. It’s hard for me to tell. For example, the other night the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were pretty much sound asleep.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 16, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library is closed to the public until further notice

In order to minimize the impact of the Covid-19 virus, the library is closed to the public until further notice. All programs and room rentals will be cancelled. Assistance can be obtained by phone (972) 904-1788 and/or email kathyharrington@ferristexas.gov during normal operating hours.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 16, 2020

Harold Riley of Maypearl and Halle Law of Midlothian were named to the University of Alabama’s Deans List for the 2020 spring semester. Jessica Scheer of Midlothian and Alexandra Nehib of Waxahachie were named to the University of Alabama’s Presidents List.

Etch A Sketch turns 60 this year: how to celebrate

STATEPOINT – If you are like many parents these days, you are on a quest to find new ways to entertain the kids at home. This may be a good time to turn to a classic source of fun that requires no charging, batteries or Wi-Fi, making it screen time parents don’t have to limit.