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Ferris getting 80,000 sq-ft glass manufacturing facility on I-45

FERRIS – In late May, the City of Ferris announced a $35 million residential development set to begin construction next spring on 11 acres between FM 664 and FM 983.

Wilmer to host 3rd Annual Independence Day celebration

WILMER – The City of Wilmer will host its 3rd Annual Sparks Firework Show on Saturday, July 1, from 6-9:45 p.m. located at 4801 South Interstate 45.“We are excited to have our residents and visitors join us for our 3rd Annual Sparks 4th of July celebration!” said Mayor Sheila Petta.

Legislative bill would limit auto inspections

AUSTIN – A bill considered a victory by drivers dreading taking their vehicle in for its annual safety inspection, was recently passed Texas lawmakers,  but those living in areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth will still have to make an annual trip to the mechanic and pay a yearly fee.

4TH OF JULY ROUNDUP

Spend your 4th of July this year at one of the area’s very excellent Independence Day celebrations.  WAXAHACHIEWaxahachie’s 25th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade is ready to celebrate Independence Day as the Crape Myrtle capital. The celebration begins Monday, July 3, at 6 p.m.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 8, 2023)

OPINION: America is a land of opportunity, not a land of oppression

The Democratic Party and its allies in the media, academia, Hollywood and corporate America are weaponizing race to divide our country and win political power.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Chemtrails, and what you don’t know can make you very sick

I have been wanting to write about this topic for months.

OPINION: In blue states, being a cop is a roll of the dice

Here’s a recruiting question for you.Let’s say you own a construction company and the current project has an element of danger. Each day there is real potential for injury to your employees, and in certain circumstances even death.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (June 8, 2023)

“TRUTH. 1. God is real. 2. There are two genders. 3. Human flourishing requires fossil fuels. 4. Reverse racism is racism. 5. An open border is no border. 6. Parents determine the education of their children. 7. The nuclear family is the greatest form of governance known to mankind. 8.