RED OAK POLICE ARREST 3 IN AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

RED OAK – Three suspects were arrested last week on aggravated robbery charges in the city of Red Oak. Revelation Jefferson, 17 from Dallas and Lemarcus Darell Ladd, 19 from Dallas were arrested on aggravated robbery charges as well as a third unnamed suspect.

Public input sought on Community Development Block Grant

FERRIS – Residents of the city of Ferris are invited to a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at city hall to discuss the city’s 2017 Texas Community Development Contract or Community Development Block Grant.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Two old friends ringing in a new year again

Some scenes stick with you for a lifetime, kind of like that old Georgia red clay. Proceed carefully today, because the scene of which you are about to read will stay with you a very long time. I am sure of it. I began sharing this particular one with you many years ago.

OUT TO PASTOR: The difference between a fool and being full

I was relaxing in my easy chair just one day after Thanksgiving. My ears were still ringing with all the chatter that went on around our Thanksgiving dinner table. As I was sitting in my chair, I noticed I was feeling rather stuffed.

Your best Christmas gift?

The average American will spend $920 on Christmas gifts this year, reaching a total of more than $1 trillion in holiday spending. Eight percent said they would spend nothing, and three percent said they were unsure.

No one is above the law, including Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Impeachment leader Adam Schiff (D-VA) spent November repeating a time-tested line: “No one is above the law.” This weekend, Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell trumpeted it. Next week, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) will.

By 2030, all baby boomers will be age 65 or older

This story is part of an occasional series on the important community benefits that come from responding to the 2020 Census. Baby boomers have changed the face of the U.S.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: December 12, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF DEC. 16 – 20 Monday, Dec. 16: Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans and dessert. Wednesday, Dec. 18 (Christmas Party): Ham and dressing, sides, dessert and gift exchange. Friday, Dec. 20: Skillet fry, red potatoes and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (December 12, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library’s Annual Food for Fines will continue until Dec. 20. In participating in this program, you may clear your account with non-perishable food donations. Here’s how it works; every dollar you have for past due fines, you can gift one can or package of food.

ANIMAL CRUELTY NOW A FEDERAL FELONY

EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve reprinted The Houston Chronicle article below to bring awareness of the consequences of animal cruelty. Animals across the country are a little bit safer now that animal cruelty is officially a federal felony in the U.S.