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Incumbent Sheriff Chuck Edge

Incumbent Sheriff Chuck Edge

Edge, Norman in sheriff runoff

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
WAXAHACHIE — After the Mar. 3 Primary Elections last week, many candidates took home a win. Those candidates in some cases will not have to face off in the November election against a Republican or Democratic challenger. That was not the case for the Ellis County Sheriff election.
Mac, a three-year-old Dutch Shepperd from Holland is shown in new body armor which includes a bullet and stab protective vest, and was made possible due to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Mac, a three-year-old Dutch Shepperd from Holland is shown in new body armor which includes a bullet and stab protective vest, and was made possible due to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Wilmer’s K9 team has more than a decade of police experience

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
WILMER - Anyone who has a four-legged friend knows the importance of bonding handler and dog. This becomes increasingly important when the handler and dog are in situations where lives can be on the line.
Ferris Chief Financial Officer Bobby LaBorde and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

Ferris Chief Financial Officer Bobby LaBorde and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams

FERRIS HOLDS CANDIDATE FORUM

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
On Monday night, Ferris City Manager, Brooks Williams, along with Ferris Chief Financial Officer, Bobby LaBorde fielded questions to the six candidates running for mayor and city council seats.  Candidates for Ferris city offices who participated in the Mar.

Weinstein, Sanders, Trump pleasing people?

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Donald Trump and all the candidates want to please enough of the American people to win. When it comes time for Americans to vote, a candidate wants to please the majority of the people, but most especially a majority of the electoral college.

Will warmer weather stop the Coronavirus soon? We better hope so.

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
“It is not yet known whether weather and temperature impact the spread of COVID-19. Some other viruses, like the common cold and flu, spread more during cold weather months but that does not mean it is impossible to become sick with these viruses during other months.

HOPE FOR TODAY: When your boy wants to identify as a girl

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
I have been writing this column since 2006 and there is a topic I have never written on - transgenderism. A recent story about retired basketball player Dwayne Wade and his wife Gabrielle helped push me to write. One of their four children is 12 years old.

OUT TO PASTOR: Old deals, new wheels

News Staff
Thu, 03/12/2020 - 00:00
For the past year, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been looking for a new vehicle. When I say looking, I really mean, “Looking.” She leaves no stone unturned in her quest, especially for a new vehicle. My only qualification for a new vehicle is; can I afford it and does it run.