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Hold China accountable: economically, diplomatically – and criminally

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 11:00
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which controls the government and the citizenry of mainland China with an iron fist, is in large measure directly responsible for the incalculable economic and personal misery that has been visited on the United States and virtually every other country over the...
Old Brickyard Golf Course, 605 N. Fwy. Service Rd. in Ferris got into the thick of it when the golf course had been told to shut down by Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

Old Brickyard Golf Course, 605 N. Fwy. Service Rd. in Ferris got into the thick of it when the golf course had been told to shut down by Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

THE GREAT GOLF COURSE DEBATE: Is golf essential during COVID-19?

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:59
WAXAHACHIE – Is golf an essential business during the Texas lockdown due to COVID-19? Some would say yes. Some would say no. The Texas Attorney General made the final decision last Monday when he said some parts of a golf course are essential.
Chief Victor Kemp

Chief Victor Kemp

Wilmer ‘thanks’ telecommunicators

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:59
WILMER – They are often the first at the scene, virtually that is. They are the voice you hear behind the 911 call when you are in need. They are the individuals who get help there – fast.
One woman at the protest who donned a mask said she was surprised that JOANN Fabrics and Crafts could remain open as an essential business, yet HobbyLobby had been closed during the lockdown.

One woman at the protest who donned a mask said she was surprised that JOANN Fabrics and Crafts could remain open as an essential business, yet HobbyLobby had been closed during the lockdown.

Friday’s honk-in was exactly what a peaceful protest should be

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:58
WAXAHACHIE – Last Friday at noon throughout the State of Texas, residents in support of opening businesses back up gathered for a peaceful protest at their local county seats.
Esther Hoeffner (left) died at the age of 5 in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic. Her sister Selma Esther Ryan (right) died from the coronavirus at an Austin assisted living facility on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Esther Hoeffner (left) died at the age of 5 in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic. Her sister Selma Esther Ryan (right) died from the coronavirus at an Austin assisted living facility on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Sisters die 102 years apart from two separate global pandemics

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:58
FOX NEWS – A pair of sisters have died from two separate global pandemics, over a century apart, according to a report on Friday. Selma Esther Ryan died Tuesday from the coronavirus at an assisted living facility in Austin, Texas, three days after celebrating her 96th birthday.

4 WAYS TO HELP NURSES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 05:00
FAMILY FEATURES – America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, many of whom are doing so at significant risk to their own well-being.
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Unemployed due to COVID-19? Find available benefits

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 05:00
STATEPOINT – Self-quarantines and stay-at-home orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are having an impact on employment right now, and that may continue for some time. During this period of uncertainty, finding ways to pay bills or keep medical benefits are top concerns for many.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The cab driver’s unforgettable ride

News Staff
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 05:00
Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Amazing things are happening today. We actually are seeing each other – almost as if for the first time – and we have boiled life down to the bare minimum. That’s a good thing.