OUT TO PASTOR: Did I tell you the story…?

I was having a rather down day recently. You know how it is; you are going along 100 miles an hour and finally you crash. I was experiencing one of those reality crashes. Reclining in my chair, drinking coffee, I thought of one of my old friends. Oh my, he has been gone for almost 5 years now.

Dedicated Avalon and Red Oak teachers study with distinguished scholars

In June, two teachers from Avalon and Red Oak were selected to attend prestigious professional development institutes in Fort Worth and Houston sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with Texas Christian University, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Rice University.

Ellis County companies earn Texas Mutual’s top honor for workplace safety

ELLIS COUNTY – Today, Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that two employers in Ellis County have been awarded the company’s top honor for workplace safety. Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, recognized these companies for making safety a priority.

The Bash is back

WILMER – Ready, set, it’s the second annual Mayor’s “Back 2 School Extravaganza” Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Wilmer Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams said, “The purpose of the event is to send the kids back to school with a big bash, plus give them all they need to succeed.

BUILD A BETTER SANDWICH

FAMILY FEATURES – Fad diets come and go, and as many Americans find, so do the pounds they lose. Most experts agree that eliminating, or drastically reducing, major foods groups from your diet can be detrimental to your health and prevent you from achieving long-term healthy eating goals.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 25, 2019)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 25, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Club “A Universe of Stories” was a tremendous success! We had a total of 1,971 people in attendance throughout this program. We had as much fun as the children, teens, and parents who attended.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: July 25, 2019

LUNCH MENU FOR JULY 22 – 26 Monday, July 22: Baked pork chops, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Wednesday, July 24: Meatloaf, green beans and potato salad. Friday, July 26: Baked chicken, broccoli and corn.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 25, 2019)