OPINION: ‘Woke’ Scouts and the death of another American institution

Another week, another headline that has millions wondering what has happened to the America of our youth.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 16, 2024)

LIES LIKE A RUG“We gotta be steady, stay the course, and continue to produce these incredible job[s].

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: It really just makes you wonder!

Even when we step away for a day from our “Life begins in 1973” journey with all the intrigue and wonder in it, we never get very far away from the great wonders of life that come along every day, around every corner, even in a late-night visit to our study.Read on, you’ll see.The day was almost...

OUT TO PASTOR: Back in the saddle again

Finally, those five weeks of being sick are over, and my life is getting back to normal. Whatever normal is.Five weeks is a long time to be sick, spend time in bed, and not know if it’s morning or evening. There was a period when I was about ready to set up camp in the bathroom.

Helping you get the most out of your prescription drug benefits

STATEPOINT – The health care system can feel uncoordinated and costly. One in 10 U.S. adults ration medication because they can’t afford their prescriptions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 16, 2024)

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.This is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.In June of 1977, U.S. Representatives Frank Horton of New York and...

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 16, 2024

Maria Toker of Waxahachie was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s spring 2024 Dean’s List.BryAnn McDaniel of Midlothian graduated from Schreiner University in Kerrville with a BA in Multi-Disciplinary Studies.Shane Foster of Midlothian and Charles Stewart of Waxahachie...

RED OAK ARRESTS: April 22 – May 6

Hassell, Chance, 28, Pardon and Parole Board Austin-public intoxication.Garcia, Daniel, 47, burglary of building parole violation.Wise, Amari, 21, agg assault against public servant, agg assault date/family/house member w/weapon serious bodily injury, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.Ross,...

WILMER ARRESTS: April 21 – May 12

Taylor, Dennis, 30, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.Arizu, Jose, 31, DWI/open container.Montiel-Guevara, Rutilio, 33, DWI, DWI.Labad, Phillip, 64, agg assault date/family/house w/weapon serious bodily injury.Mendoza, Mary, 23, assault causes serious bodily injury family member, assault causes ...

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OWNER’S MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, May 16, 2024, and Thursday, May 23, 2024.