Judge relaxes Governor’s amended COVID-19 order

WAXAHACHIE – As residents in Ellis County were making plans for the Fourth of July this past weekend, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation mandating no outdoor gatherings with more than 10 people.

Beloved Ferris icon Earline Jackson celebrates her 91st birthday

Surrounded by five generations of family and honored by a parade of fire trucks, Earline Jackson, former Ferris city councilwoman, Ferris 2017 Pioneer of the Year, long-time civic leader and beloved mentor to many, celebrated her 91st birthday on Saturday, July 4.

Ferris infrastructure makeover planned

FERRIS – In any growing city you have growing pains. The City of Ferris is no different.   Last week there was a growing pain that translated into a small sink hole in the alley of 5th and Baker.  Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said, “That is a strong sign that there is a broken pipe.

Ferris PD successfully closes active cases

FERRIS – With a total of 11 personnel at the Ferris Police Department, the small team has recently closed a good portion of active cases in the city – some that have been open for a while.

OP-ED: Government should not force people to wear masks. We should do it voluntarily

Face masks are “all we’ve got right now to fight this virus, and it is up to each one of us to do our part,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly told reporters last week. Kelly signed an executive order last Thursday requiring all Kansans to wear masks when in public spaces.

FAMOUS QUOTES

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” – Sir Winston Churchill

OP-ED: No, the toppling of King George’s statue was nothing like today’s statue toppling

In July 1776, New Yorkers celebrated the first Independence Day by destroying a symbol that honored a leader once respected but lately denounced as an oppressor – namely, a two-ton lead statue of King George III.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: We must keep the flame burning

Welcome this week to the ‘front porch.’ July 4, 2020 just passed. It, indeed, was different than any we’ve ever had before. I don't need to tell you why.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Racial vandalism in my town?

I was out of town working when I was informed that our community had been vandalized with racial slurs in multiple locations. My first thought was, “What?”  I had written two recent columns on George Floyd’s death and racial issues.

OUT TO PASTOR: A family stare-off competition

During the last several months, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I have spent some quality time together. Overall, we have been enjoying our time together without any interruptions, as usually is the case.