OPINION: Joe Biden on the economy – I don’t feel your pain

In 1992, Democratic presidential nominee Bill Clinton famously answered a voter question about how the national debt affected him personally.Clinton’s response was often paraphrased as, “I feel your pain.”Whether Bill was for once being sincere or not, his words resonated.Now, President Joe Biden...

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (April 18, 2024)

CROOKED AS THE BRAZOS“I have never minimized the challenge that the southern border presents.” – DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas  HEY JOE“I used teach the Second Amendment in law school. From the very beginning, there were limitations.

Community shaken by Wilmer Hutchins High School shooting

WILMER/HUTCHINS – A school shooting at Wilmer Hutchins High School this past Friday, April 12 left the community and students shaken.One person was shot and another in custody as teams of law enforcement poured onto the campus after the incident.The shooting occurred Friday morning, and the unnamed...

Old Bardwell Historical Marker Dedication

BARDWELL – More than 100 people attended the Old Bardwell Historical dedication on Saturday, April 13 at the Bardwell Church of Christ Annex.Sharen Farmer presented the history of Old Bardwell and current Bardwell to the attentive and appreciative gathering of current and past residents.The Texas...

Ferris implements crosswalk flags

Ferris – The City of Ferris is proud to announce the implementation of crosswalk flags at designated pedestrian crossings on FM 664 and FM 983.

Google hosts robotics workshop in Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN – Google recently hosted a free hands-on robotics workshop at the MILE in Midlothian for more than 100 Ellis County students, grades 6-10.During the workshop, students worked in teams to build robots and then competed in a series of group challenges.

EC Commissioners approve VoteSafe Support for upcoming election

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to purchase the VEMACS Support and VoteSafe Support from the VOTEC Corporation for $61,746.72 in payment for the first year.A vote was also passed to grant an exemption from the Purchasing Act to VOTEC in accordance with local...

One student injured in Avalon school bus accident

AVALON – A Ellis County Co-Op school bus traveling north on Farm to Market Road 55 in the area of Goodwyn Road this past Friday around 4:30 p.m. was hit by a Maserati Ghibli.The Maserati was traveling south when the accident occurred.

Ferris Social owners hold Pop Up fund raiser for Boy Scout

Aimee and John Evola of Ferris Social held a Pop Up fund raising event for Boy Scout Holden Smith, Troop 325, on Saturday, April 13.Holden, pursuing his Eagle Scout Badge, initiated a project to build two Life Jacket Loaner Stations, to be built using steel materials and to be located at several...

‘Active shooter incident’ occurred at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, officials say

WILMER – Authorities responded to a “confirmed active shooter incident” Friday morning at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southeast Oak Cliff, officials said.Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans said crews responded just after 10:35 a.m. to the school in the 5500 block of Langdon Road.