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FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Preacher Miller walked the walk

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.” Happy Thanksgiving! It was Thanksgiving, 1997, when we first shared the following story – and that was about the time many of you and I first met. I’d say that is a special blessing, too, and something else to give thanks for today.

GOD’S GRACE MINISTRIES: Weigh ourselves in the balances (part 1)

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
If we judge ourselves, that is to say weigh ourselves according to the word of God, we will not be judged. “If we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged” (1st Corinthians 11:31). Understand, God accepts no excuses, we have faith in God and obey God or we do not.

OUT TO PASTOR: From one turkey to another

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
As a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas, second only to my birthday. These holidays were important because of the gifts I received. Oh, did I look forward to those holidays and all the presents I was going to delight in. And delight, I certainly did to the extreme. Then slowly things changed.
Cesar Vazquez of Red Oak is a candidate for graduation at TSTC’s Fall 2019 Commencement on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

Cesar Vazquez of Red Oak is a candidate for graduation at TSTC’s Fall 2019 Commencement on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

TSTC student ready for his future upon graduation

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
RED OAK – Working with large diesel equipment is in Cesar Vazquez’s blood. “I like the noise,” he said. “I have always been in the diesel world. It pays well. There is a shortage of mechanics, so there is job security.
Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo

Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo

Gallo seeking Ellis County Court at Law #3 judgeship

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Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE – Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo officially filed his candidacy for judge of the Ellis County Court at Law No. 3, seeking the Republican Party nomination in the March primary election.
Located off of Interstate 35E, the new theatre will be a major addition to the dining, shopping and entertainment development known as Red Oak Legacy Square. Projected opening date is Spring of 2021.

Located off of Interstate 35E, the new theatre will be a major addition to the dining, shopping and entertainment development known as Red Oak Legacy Square. Projected opening date is Spring of 2021.

12-screen theater, bowling, arcade complex coming to Red Oak

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – B&B Theatres and Victron Group announced a new upscale, state-of-the-art theater complex will be opening in Red Oak to serve Ellis County and the surrounding communities. The review process by the Red Oak City Council is underway, and construction is slated to begin in early 2020.
Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station on Pleasant Run and Pinto Roads, is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment by the Wilmer City Council.

Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station on Pleasant Run and Pinto Roads, is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment by the Wilmer City Council.

Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station part of infrastructure improvement

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
WILMER – The project is called the Pinto Pump Station, and is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment the Wilmer City Council has invested in for the city.
Loujeanne Guye

Loujeanne Guye

The holidays ARE HERE!

News Staff
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Whether you are ready or not, Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season – which means we are already well into it. Local Ellis County churches, companies and community groups are also gearing up for the holiday with toy drives, food drives, parties and galas. Loujeanne Guye, M.

Texas death row and the recent Rodney Reed Reprieve

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
When District 109 State Representative Carl Sherman said he was “grateful to God” the parole board unanimously voted to recommend the governor delay the execution of Rodney Reed, I was grateful too.