DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: An opinion letter to big government, dictators, socialists, lobbyists and greedy big businesses – your services are no longer needed!

For this week’s column, my 100th, I’m writing an opinion letter. “Dear big government, dictators, socialists, lobbyists, and the greedy big businesses taking the life from humans who it seems they could care less about anyway... STOP!

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (August 15, 2024)

LIES LIKE A RUG“This week marks seven years since white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville spouting sick, anti-semitic bile. Trump said there were ‘very fine people on both sides.’” – Joe Biden“Look at what we were able to do. We created 16 million jobs. Real, new jobs.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 56

I jumped out of the Nova and opened the car door for Corrina. She had waited a few seconds, allowing me to be a gentleman.Cori Leigh, as her mom calls her, gave a quick hug, said “I’ll see you tomorrow,” and kind of skipped to the front door.

OUT TO PASTOR: And that’s the way it was

I’ve lived long enough to realize that things usually go their own way. I may want something to go one way, but eventually, it all boils down to going the other way.That is no more true than when The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I travel somewhere.

Finding human connection in support of U.S. service members

STATEPOINT – In order to honor the sacrifices and contributions of the people who serve in the U.S.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 15, 2024)

Planning a road trip?Whether you’re interested in exploring new fiction or preparing with travel guides, stopping by the library for the latest books can enrich your road trip experience in numerous ways.

Alexis Brown awarded $2,500 scholarship

Dallas – Metal Supermarkets is honored to award a $2,500 scholarship to Alexis Brown, a student at Texas State Technical College to support her education to pursue a skilled trades career.

Google investment targets Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN – The City of Midlothian will welcome representatives from Google this week when that company is set to announce a new investment in Texas. The announcement will be made among a variety of state leaders in attendance including U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and U.S. Congressman Jake Elzey.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 6 – 12

Yeats, Chad, 36, misdemeanor warrant, misdemeanor warrant, misdemeanor warrant.Hernandez, Magaly, 46, family offenses.Rosado, Juan, 37, felony warrant.McDavid, Javarrius, 26, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, criminal mischief >=$100<$750.Navarro, Cesar, 21, commitment order.

HUTCHINS ARRESTS: July 29 – August 10

 Moreno-Guerrero, Jose, 39, DWI.Ramires, Rene, 37, interference w/ emergency phone call.Lopez, Brandy, 19, DWI.Brown, Evan, 20, theft of firearm.