PALMER ARRESTS: April 4 – 6

Lorson, Gabriella, 23, poss CS pg 3>=400g. James, Jessica, 29, poss CS pg 3<28g, poss Marij <2oz. Puffer, Alexandria, 47, DWI. Garcia, Oscar, 27, evading arrest w/vehicle, abandon endanger child, poss CS pg 2<1g. Shankles, Skyler, 22, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 1 – 7

Garza, Julian, 28, warrant arrest local. Berry, Qwneshia, 23, warrant arrest local. McLin, Cassius, 26, warrant arrest local.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 11, 2019)

Candidate forum to be held at Ferris Brick Fest

FERRIS – While many Ferris residents might be heading to the annual Ferris Brick Festival this weekend for the festivities, it will also be a good time to learn more about the candidates running for city council in May.

ONE KILLED IN FIERY CRASH ON I-45 IN WILMER

WILMER – Police have identified the 19-year-old killed in a fiery, wrong-way three-vehicle crash on Interstate 45 Friday morning. The wreck happened around 4:30 a.m., near Wintergreen Rd. in Wilmer. A car was southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic, when it slammed into another car.

RO Chief recognized as ‘Fire Chief of the Year’

RED OAK – Red Oak Fire Chief Eric Thompson was recently recognized by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association as the Fire Chief of the year for the State of Texas. Thompson was nominated by Ben Blanton, Red Oak’s Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal.

OUT TO PASTOR: I’m really enjoying my naivety

Someone recently said to me, “You sure are naïve.” I’m not sure what the incident was about at the time, and I was a little bit hurt by that saying. What did he mean that I am naïve? I have been giving this some thought and at this point, I remember quite a few people labeling me as naïve.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Choosing hope

Jill, a high school senior, took the emotional wrenching drive to the clinic. Nervously she sat, seeming unsure of herself. It felt like there was no other way to handle her unplanned pregnancy. There she was, all alone, in front of the abortion clinic. Where is the hope for her?

The believer’s mission statement (part 7)

“To set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18 Oppression means to crush by abuse of power or authority and there are millions, even in the church who are oppressed by the devil. Satan has no authority over the believer or power other than what we have given him.