Walk To End Alzheimer’s Oct. 7

Ennis – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Ellis County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 7, at the Ennis Welcome Center in Ennis.

SERVE FLAVORFUL, SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD

FAMILY FEATURES – Whether seafood night at your house means sauteed shrimp, baked fish or anything in between, it’s an exciting excuse to bring the family together for favorite meals. Delicious recipes abound when seafood is on the menu.However, this is no longer your grandparents’ seafood.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 5, 2023)

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: What you don’t know can harm you, beginning with your next meal

I’ll be honest, I stopped eating fast food years ago save for the occasional Taco Bell that I try to avoid at all costs.It is not just about the obesity in America, it is about the questions I have about what is going into the food here.

OPINION: ‘No evidence’ of Joe Biden being involved in the family business... keeps piling up

Joe Biden defenders have been on a wild ride this past year. It began with them arguing that the president knew absolutely nothing about his family’s influence-peddling business to arguing that it’s no big deal that Chicom wire payoffs happen to have Biden’s home address listed on them.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (OCTOBER 5, 2023)

BELLY LAUGHS OF THE WEEK“Justice Department prosecutors are nonpartisan. They don’t allow partisan considerations to play any role in their determinations.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 22

Life is a funny thing, you know.It looks far different looking back on it than when you’re in the cage taking the last shot in a game where you’re down one.

OUT TO PASTOR: How much is laughter really worth?

Of all the things I prioritize in my life, laughter is at the top of the list. I appreciate laughter more than any other thing.Some people get paid for their jokes, while others pay mightily. I am in the latter category. I like to make people laugh, but sometimes it costs me.

Are you a Medicare rookie? Pros can help you find right plan

STATEPOINT – Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal Medicare health insurance program.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 5, 2023)

On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross through our region. It will travel across eight U.S. states from Oregon to Texas. Obscuration over Ferris will be 81.13%. We are inviting friends and families to our upcoming free, educational Solar Eclipse Viewing Party from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.