PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF OVILLA ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 18, 2024, and Thursday, April 25, 2024.

KNOW AS THEY GROW: How birth defects affect each stage of life

FAMILY FEATURES – Birth defects, structural changes that affect one or more parts of the body, are the leading cause of infant mortality. A baby is born with a birth defect every 4.5 minutes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 18, 2024)

We have an exciting program coming up on Thursday, April 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.Coloring & Conversation, presented by Tabitha Pennon, is a program geared towards adults. This is a great opportunity to relax, unwind, and engage in meaningful conversations while exploring your creativity through coloring.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 25 – April 15

Gofton, Brittany, 34, assault causes bodily injury family member, harassing communication. Smithwick, Ethan, 23, theft prop >=$30,000<$150,000.Dominguez-Zavala, Ever, 28, DWI/open container.McIntyre, Clarence, 36, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.

WILMER ARRESTS: April 7 – 14

Garza, Hector, 15, poss CS pg 2 >=4g <400g, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.Day, Corey, 37, poss marij <2oz, poss marij <2oz.Lopez-Martinez, Francisco, 25, DWI.Nunez, Angel, 41, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon, poss marij < 2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 42

“Cheyenne,” I said, thinking deeply as we got to the part of our story where Mama and Corinna met, “I think about somethin’ sometimes when all of these people the Lord put in our lives back fifty years ago come to mind.

OUT TO PASTOR: And then, there was broccoli

Sometimes, bad days are a blessing in disguise, but you don’t know it at the time.I have learned that whenever I have a bad day, it is not a time to get discouraged or sad. A bad day is often a door that opens up something I never expected.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 18, 2024)

OPINION: House should plan to drain the swam in January 2025

The sad reality is that the Republicans in the House after a narrow victory in the 2022 Congressional midterms do not have enough of a majority to be able to accomplish many big things.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: What it looks like when a country is sleeping and losing its freedom – one law at a time

Last week’s solar eclipse came and went and while beautiful, it did not serve to down the grid, cause an excessive need for the National Guard, and quite frankly shame on the gas stations who raised their gas prices to astronomical amounts to take advantage of the American people who are already...