Massacres in El Paso, Dayton underscore that political violence right or left is never the answer

After a bloody weekend that saw 29 killed in mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, the nation must once again face and confront the scourge of political violence and terrorism that is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society on the extreme ends of the political spectrum, right...

START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT!

FAMILY FEATURES – As kids head back to school, it’s important to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. As a parent, you can take steps to put your kids on the path toward a successful school year.

Ferris ISD students get free breakfast, lunch

FERRIS – Ferris ISD now qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to Gay Clark, Ferris ISD Food Service Director. “This program is a great benefit to all of our students and families attending Ferris ISD,” said Clark.

State Sales Tax Revenue totaled nearly $2.9 billion in July

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in July, 4.3 percent more than in July 2018. “State sales tax revenue growth in July was moderate, with services and restaurant sectors leading the growth,” Hegar said.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: When the Lord pushes you in, you swim fast!

Good day to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Recently we shared the story of a young man who courageously swam across a lake filled with alligators and snakes. Well, he may not have been all that “courageous.” One of his buddies pushed him in, so he didn’t have much of a choice.

OUT TO PASTOR: And then, there it was

It is not that I do not like to travel; I just don’t like to leave home. I am quite comfortable at home where I have everything I need within easy reach. Sometimes I have to travel to a conference or something, which is rather inconvenient for me. However, as my friend used to say, “That’s life.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF 2019 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF WILMER

NOTICE OF 2019 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR CITY OF WILMER   A tax rate of $0.562900 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of City of Wilmer.  PROPOSED TAX RATE: 0.562900 per 100 PRECEDING YEAR’S TAX RATE: 0.512900 per 100 EFFECTIVE TAX RATE: 0.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Public Hearing on City of Wilmer FY 2019-2020 Proposed Budget August 22 and August 29, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing on City of Wilmer FY 2019-2020 Proposed Budget   The City Council of the City of Wilmer, Texas (the “City”) annually adopts a budget under the provisions of Chapter 101 of the Texas Local Government Code (the “Act”).

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Lien Sale Move It Self Storage August 23, 2019

Published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 and Thursday, Aug. 11, 2019.

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to Creditors Cause No. 18-E-2251

Published one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.   Notice to Creditors CAUSE NO. 18-E-2251   Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration for the Estate of Brandon Finger, Deceased, were issued on 06/20/2019, in Cause No.