COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (May 23, 2024)

OPINION: Biden’s border fiasco means we and our veterans come last

Last week marked one year since House Republicans passed H.R. 2, a comprehensive border security bill that would end President Joe Biden’s disastrous catch-and-release policy, restart border wall construction, and increase the number of agents at our southern border.These provisions would do so...

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: The United States is a republic (not a democracy), and perhaps we must form a convention of states to prove it

I spent Friday to Monday morning earlier this week with my computer off – and no social media. For a writer who has an information stream coming in on many different topics every day, well, it was nice to turn it all off.

OPINION: Donors, parents, and taxpayers can fight college social activism

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is urging university leaders across the country to do some “serious soul searching.”Good advice.She should start with her own soul.Shafik has the wrong idea about the purpose of a university.She and likeminded college presidents are turning preeminent...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 23, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“I got involved in civil rights when I was 15.” – Joe Biden ONE BRICK SHY OF A LOAD“Our economy and people’s paychecks are growing, and our nation is headed in the right direction thanks to [Biden’s] work.”  – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer“Even if I wanted to lie, I’m not...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 44

Cheyenne and I were equally enthralled with this story of ’73. We took it all in as though it all happened yesterday. Tears and laughter, they would be there, promises and clouded dreams, they, too, all a part of the summer.

OUT TO PASTOR: Whatever happened to reality?

During my health hiatus, I did things I never had time to do before, one of which was to check out some Reality TV Shows.I never had much interest in these TV shows, but I thought now would be a good time to check some of them just to see what their idea of reality really was.Of course, my health...

High school graduation gift ideas by intended college major

STATEPOINT – It’s graduation season, and if you have a college-bound student in your life, you’re probably looking for great ways to honor all their achievements of the past four years while helping prepare them for future successes.Consider this round-up of high school graduation gifts, by...

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 23, 2024)

The Republican Party Primary Runoff Election will take place at the Ferris Public Library on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All eligible registered voters in Ellis County, Texas, may vote at any of the election day voting centers located in Ellis County.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 23, 2024

Silas Sandles of Waxahachie was among more than 300 graduates celebrated during Piedmont University’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10.The following local students were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2024 Dean’s List: Tayton Hjorth of Ennis, Brittney Mays of Red Oak,...