Government debt, deficits, bonds, budgets: What does all this mean to the average citizen?

The U.S. Government debt, over $22 Trillion is a sum most cannot grasp. News coverage about deficits while still borrowing money is difficult for most to understand. The average citizen could be excused from comprehending any personal impact.

Is the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development about to double down on the 2015 federal takeover of local zoning regulations?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is getting set to finalize a regulation modifying the 2015 rule from the Obama administration, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, that conditioned $3.

Social media – Too much? How much?

Social media is just like mom’s apple pie, it’s not good to eat a whole pie every day. Over three billion people are social media users worldwide. While social media helps keep the world connected, social media addiction is becoming a global problem that keeps growing.

Red Oak ISD tours TSTC campus in Waco

RED OAK – Representatives of the Red Oak Independent School District traveled to Texas State Technical College’s Waco campus on Thursday to see its technical programs firsthand and talk about future collaboration with TSTC.

Ovilla city council talks bond election

OVILLA – The Ovilla city council held a special meeting Monday night to discuss a bond election to be on the November ballot. A citizen’s advisory committee had recommended municipal facility improvements that included a new police station, city hall and city park improvements.

ROISD picks interim superintendent

RED OAK – At the July 15 special board meeting, the Red Oak Independent School District School Board voted to hire Dr. Ann Dixon as the district’s interim superintendent. Dixon’s career spans more than 45 years, and includes teaching and school leadership positions.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: John will prophecy again!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” In our journey through the Bible these past four years, we have paused the longest at two of John’s writings: the Gospel of John, and book of Revelation.

OUT TO PASTOR: After all, it is Monday

I do not consider myself lazy. I think of myself as an Energy Conservative. I am saving my energy for sometime down the road when I may need it, and who knows when. This, however, is not the opinion of the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.

Couple arrested by Red Oak police on multiple vehicle burglary charges

RED OAK – The Red Oak Police Department announced the arrest of two people Monday, July 15, on multiple burglary of a motor vehicle charges. According to a department-issued press release, at about 3:54 a.m.

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