COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (January 30, 2020)

No new leads in Whataburger purse snatching

RED OAK – Red Oak Lieutenant Marc Schroeder said there is no new information regarding last week’s purse snatching at the Whataburger in the 100 block of Harris Road.

20 MPH SIGNS GOING UP IN SHAW CREEK

FERRIS – In the next two weeks, the Shaw Creek sub-division will receive new 20 mph speed limit signs throughout the entire area. “The signs have been ordered and the work orders have been processed for installation of these signs as soon as they arrive,” said Brooks Williams, city Manager

Tax season underway

DALLAS – Even though the 2020 tax filing season officially begins on Jan. 27, most taxpayers can get an early start on their federal tax returns as IRS Free File is available now.

When the President is exonerated, will the Senate Democrats be brave enough to admit it?

The Democrats never intended to convince the Senate. I know this is hard to believe, but the Democrats, both House and Senate, wrote off convicting President Trump in the Senate well before they started the House impeachment hearings.

The Groundhog’s last plane ride

Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil is coming out soon to see or not see his shadow on his big day, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. If old’ furry Phil wants to fly first class or even coach anywhere, he had better do it this year.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: “By the way, I’ve got a job for you!” – The Lord

“What Lord?” Joshua must have said to the Lord. “Will you say that again, and slowly, please, so I can let it sink in?” “Yes,” the Lord says, “Moses my servant is dead.” (Joshua 1:2) “Why Lord?” the bewildered young leader of Israel must be thinking. Moses dead? Why?

OUT TO PASTOR: What did we know before Facebook?

To paraphrase one of my favorite humorist, Will Rogers, “All I know is what I read on Facebook.” I must admit that I also get information from Facebook. I can keep up with my family and friends, know what they are doing, and know what they are saying.

Longtime Red Oak day care closing

RED OAK – If you ever spent any time in day care while growing up, you probably have memories of that first person who took care of you while you were away from home. My first babysitter was a lady named Mrs. Gann. She seemed as old as the hills when I was a child.

TSTC to host Tesla START program

WACO – Starting in March, Texas State Technical College will become the first college in Texas to host the Tesla START training program. Tesla START is an accelerated 12-week training program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to become electric vehicle technicians.