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COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco
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Thu, 12/26/2019 - 11:20
CFI’s Wilmer employees visited City Hall last night to make a ceremonial check presentation. Pictured on the back row (L-R) are: Sergio Campos, Melissa Ramirez, Jeff Steele, Candy Madrigal and Phyllis Slough. Front row (L-R) are: Patrick Meilinger, Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams and Greg Shaw.
CFI donates to Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope
News Staff
WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope got an early Christmas gift from employees of truckload carrier CFI – to the tune of $2,600.
The local program was one of 19 charities around the nation supported by CFI in its annual Truckloads of Treasures holiday giving campaign.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
Businesses support foster families for the holidays
News Staff
RED OAK – Red Oak area businesses partnered with Red Oak Independent School District’s Community and Family Services to bring extra joy to dozens of district students currently in foster care, and the families providing that care.
The first-ever Holiday Festival held Dec.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
EASTRIDGE ELEMENTARY – Niles Dunson, 1st Place; Thien To, 2nd Place; Peyton Gibbs, 3rd Place.
Spelling Bee winners prep for county Bee
News Staff
RED OAK – Congratulations to the Red Oak ISD campus Spelling Bee champions.
The week of Dec. 16, ROISD students in grades 4-8 participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee at their campus.
First place winners from each campus will move on to the Ellis County Spelling Bee on Feb. 6 in Waxahachie.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
Christmas – hold tight
News Staff
Make a mental decision that Christmas is going to be great. Our world exists in the space between our ears known as our brains. We can dread or hate something or just decide it’s going to be wonderful.
Faking it is not always easy.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
The Senate should just proceed to the impeachment trial whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ready or not
News Staff
Does House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) have a heretofore unnoticed, unconstitutional power to hold up an impeachment that has already been voted on?
That appears to be what she wants the American people to believe. That, articles of impeachment passed by the House, including H. Res.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Still the greatest story ever told
News Staff
Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.”
The Gospel of Luke – with little doubt – is the loveliest book ever written. During these chilly, festive days of December I think we appreciate Luke’s gospel and the physician’s brilliant storytelling ability more than ever.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
Roben S. Hanes
News Staff
Roben S. Hanes was born May 20, 1942 near Keyes, OK to Huston S. and Doris Opal (Kincannon) Hanes and joined his Savior on Dec. 20, 2019 in Dallas, TX after a lifetime of service to his fellow man and The Church of Christ.
Roben lived a life of service in every aspect.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
OUT TO PASTOR: Is this a Christmas present or what?
News Staff
One great blessing of Christmas is presents. Of course, at my age, I am not too interested in what I am getting but rather what I am giving.
I cannot think of one thing I really would want. I got everything I need even though some of it may be old and outdated.
Thu, 12/26/2019 - 00:00
Wilmer on Ice event set for Dec. 22
News Staff
WILMER – For a holiday celebration that will make the holidays come alive, join the city of Wilmer for its one-day Wilmer on Ice event on Dec. 22.
“Wilmer is a small hometown poised for greatness,” said Wilmer Mayer Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams.
Thu, 12/19/2019 - 00:00
