Travel form, instructions available online for travelers coming to Texas from New York Tri-State area, New Orleans to comply with Governor’s mandated 14-day self-quarantine

AUSTIN – In response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order, DPS has added the required travel form and terms of self-quarantine to our website for individuals traveling to Texas - with Texas being their final destination - through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey and...

How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures

STATEPOINT – School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The reviving of Uncle Alton’s ‘Family Alter’

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” One of my fondest memories of growing up is – at the close of the day – ending up at my auburn-headed Uncle Alton’s and Aunt Florence Bailey’s house and reading the Bible with their family.

OUT TO PASTOR: Time alone is time invested

During the past week, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and yours truly have been spending quite a bit of time together. I cannot recall any time that we have spent this much time together. The exception would be when we first got married.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 2, 2020)

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (April 2, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF: March 24 – 29

Montemayor, Isreal, 46, aggravated assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2. Spence, Jody, 54, DWI. Waskom, Jacob, 24, probation violation-poss CS pg2 <1g. Jones, Cornelius, 17, public intoxication. Hernandez, Gilbert, 29, DWI 2nd. Ward, Charly, 34, man/del CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 1.

FERRIS ARRESTS: March 26

Turner, Keontrey, 33, poss CS, existing parole violation warrant for dangerous drugs.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 20 – 26

Stamps, Stacy, 45, aggravated assault-family violence.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 23 – 39

Guzman, Raymundo, 68, DWI.