Wilmer to host 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration

WILMER – The City of Wilmer will host its 4th annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 6 to 9:45 p.m. at 201 N I-45. The city’s Independence Day Fireworks show (Sparks) will begin at 9:30 p.m. You can also tune into KBEC 1390 AM/99.

Texas Dems unite around drag, trans issues

EL PASO – While the Democratic Party of Texas may appear divided on issues like taxpayer funding of Israel’s war effort and illegal immigration via the southern border, officials and activists appear to be in concert when it comes to defending drag and advocating for transgender issues.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 13, 2024)

OPINION: Biden housing scheme could ignite another 2008 mortgage crisis

Politicians in Washington have very short memories, so they repeat the same mistakes over and over.It was only 17 years ago that the “subprime” mortgage crisis torpedoed the economy and sent the financial markets into the biggest tailspin since the Great Depression.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Fauci admits he made up the 6-ft distancing and mask rules and his former advisor is found dead at JAG headquarters after his hearing

Apparently, what goes around comes around – and Anthony Fauci, former Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the United States has a lot of explaining to do even after a congressional hearing last week to members of Congress.The topic, COVID-19, still lingers and will for many years.

OPINION: The human cost of Joe Biden’s border policies

President Joe Biden took executive action to limit asylum seekers at the border.This sudden and isolated attempt to distract American voters from 3 1/2 years of disastrous open border policies is far too little and far too late.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 47

To my surprise, I learned that the boy in that blue truck had come out on the job looking – for me.I wrinkled my brow when I heard it.“For me!

OUT TO PASTOR: I sure miss being a spoiled brat

After my last doctor’s visit, I went to the Publix pharmacy to pick up new medicine.Doctors have a pill for every problem in the world – if only they all worked.I was early at the store, and my medicine wasn’t quite ready. So, I decided to walk around Publix and get a little exercise.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 13, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“The Justice Department makes decisions about criminal investigations based only on the facts and the law. We do not investigate people because of their last name, their political affiliation, the size of their bank account, where they come from or what they look like.

Taking care of teeth brings families peace of mind

STATEPOINT – Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left untreated, it can negatively affect a child's physical and social development, as well as their school performance.