HOPE FOR TODAY: Why forgive?

“I will never forgive him for what he did!” Have you ever said that to yourself about someone who deeply hurt you? When someone you trust lies, physically abuses, verbally intimidates, tricks or uses you – it hurts.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s hard for me to conceal a giggle

Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. I would not be truthful if I did not admit that those 48 years have been rather challenging. Not so much in a negative way, but each challenge carried with it a life lesson.

No, Generation Z is not less patriotic or religious

A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll is being trumpeted by the mainstream media as proof that Generation Z is less patriotic and less religious than older generations.

GUEST EDITORIAL: The issues are in your tissues

No matter how successful you get in your life, it’s difficult to shake your mind set. If we want things to be different and improve the quality of living, have great enjoyment opportunities and bring a higher awareness to our city environment, there must be a shift in the way we think. Why?

Did the FBI brief the British spy working for Hillary Clinton on its Trump-Russia investigation in 2016 but not Congress?

There is one revelation in John Solomon’s latest column “10 declassified Russia collusion revelations that could rock Washington this fall,” that ought to enrage every American citizen.

Preliminary Wilmer tax rate voted down

WILMER – While it is still in the adjustment phase, the Wilmer city council voted 4 – 1 in a roll call vote last Thursday that said no to a .5 cent tax rate increase. The new tax rate presented was $0.5629. The current rate is $0.5129.

6-year-old’s death being investigated as murder-suicide

WAXAHACHIE – On Friday, Aug. 23, officials issued an Amber Alert for Ollie Wiedemann, a 6-year-old little boy from Waxahachie. Police believed he was with his non-custodial parent, Candace Harbin, and in immediate danger. At approximately 6:35 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Publish one time in The  Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST EARNEST J. DRAKE DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.   NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST EARNEST J. DRAKE DECEASED    Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary of the Estate of Earnest J.

LEGAL NOTICE: Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DALE EDWIN WRIGHT, Deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019.   NOTICE TO CREDITORS   Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DALE EDWIN WRIGHT, Deceased, were issued on August 22, 2019, in Cause No. 19-E-2178, pending in the County Court at Law No.