ROISD terminates Gershon Caston, accused of child sex-trafficking

RED OAK – On Monday, July 24, the Red Oak ISD Board approved the recommendation to suspend without pay and send notice of proposed termination to Gershon Caston.

Poor service highlights Red Oak tax office

ELLIS COUNTY – Next time you visit the Ellis County Tax Office, you might want to make sure you doublecheck what you are leaving with so you don’t have to make another trip.

FREE STUDENT HAIRCUTS DURING IN FERRIS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT

FERRIS – The City of Ferris and La Flare’s Barbershop will be hosting its annual Back to School Drive Friday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 514 S. Mable in Ferris.

RED OAK ISD, SPONSORS PROVIDE BACKPACKS AT SCHOOL BASH

RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD and local sponsors will be donating 1,000 backpacks and a starter set of school supplies to local students next week at the Red Oak Middle School’s preregistration event and annual Back to School Bash.

KICK-OFF DINNER FOR ACTIVIST, CANDIDATE TRAINING FRIDAY

RED OAK – An ‘appreciation dinner’ and kick-off for supporters of the county-wide year round activist/candidate training will be held Friday, July 28.The event will be at Fellowship Hall, Body of Christ Family Church, 215 Lenard St., Red Oak.

Wilmer Sparks Celebration hosts estimated 3,500 guests, local dignitaries

WILMER – As many as 3,500 people and local dignitaries from around the Best Southwest joined the City of Wilmer’s 3rd Annual Sparks 4th of July celebration and fireworks event on Saturday, July 1.

TASTE: ELEVATE SUMMER ENTERTAINING WITH AN ENJOYABLE CRUNCH

FAMILY FEATURES – As families and friends gather on patios and decks to enjoy the warmth of summer and meals fresh off the grill, many are searching for that perfect ingredient that can complement salads, appetizers, main courses, desserts and more.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 27, 2023)

OPINION: How Congress is committing an $11 billion fraud on the American public

Perhaps the single biggest legislative fight this year has been over federal spending.There’s a good reason for that: The national debt is now an eye-popping $32.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie mishaps, USA mishaps, and when is it time to hold people accountable?

This week I want to talk about a few topics that are significantly worth mentioning. Let’s begin with the movie “Sound of Freedom.” HAVE YOU HEARD OF IT?