COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (May 1, 2025)

OPINION: A stronger America – President Donald Trump’s first 100 days

When Americans evaluate a presidency, we ask a simple question: “Am I better off now than I was before?”This question reflects on our personal finances, job security, safety, and confidence in our nation’s future.

OPINION: After brief honeymoon for Trump, GOP Congress has limited window to act on tax cuts, border security

President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social on April 28 blasted a recent New York Times poll take April 21 to April 24 that showed a negative approval rate, with 42 percent approving and 55 percent disapproving, noting that it had undersampled Americans who had voted in the last election.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (May 1, 2025)

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR“Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 24, 2025)

Annual Youth Art Show winners announced

WAXAHACHIE – Displaying more than 500 entries, the youth of Ellis County showed their artwork and won scholarships, gift cards and ribbons. The annual Ellis County Youth Art Show was sponsored by the Ellis County Art Association, and was held at First Methodist Church in Waxahachie April 9-12.

OPINION: Adios and good riddance, Mr. Garcia

Was Kilmar Abrigo Garcia a MS-13 gang guy?Yes, allegedly.Was he here illegally?Yes.Did two judges rule that the evidence showed he was a member of MS-13 and should be deported?Yes.Has President Trump ruled that MS-13 is a terrorist organization?Yes.Then adios, Mr. Garcia.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (April 24, 2025)

SEND IN THE CLOWNS“We’re [in El Salvador] because a man who had protected status in Maryland, a Maryland man … was taken out of his state, out of the United States. … We want to make sure that we draw the line here at Kilmar Garcia.” – Rep.

What parents need to know about protecting their children from measles

STATEPOINT – Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick, including a child who died in Texas, were not vaccinated against measles.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 24, 2025)

  Early voting for the 2025 Joint General and Special Elections will be held at the Ferris Public Library on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturday, May 3, Election Day, voting will also be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. here at the library.