ROHS senior receives a scholarship to Harvard

RED OAK – Red Oak High School senior Saadi El-Saadi applied to multiple universities but he could hardly contain his excitement when he received the acceptance letter from Harvard University, his dream school since childhood.“Harvard has been my dream school since I was young,” said Saadi.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 14, 2022)

OPINION: How the Biden administration is aiding and abetting the biggest border fraud in U.S. history

America was already weathering the greatest border crisis in recorded history when President Joe Biden’s administration announced the last day of the Covid-related public health order Title 42 will be May 23.That’s the pandemic containment U.S.

OPINION: Russia’s new war leader, the “Butcher of Syria”, epitomizes its brutality

Russia has found just the man to lead its ongoing assault on Ukraine.His name is Gen. Alexander Dvornikov.The top-level general takes over a war that had no single overall commander and as the Russian military has suffered embarrassing setbacks, retreating from its planned siege of Kyiv.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The infidel who loves Jesus, still

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.”As we prepare to hear again the world’s greatest story at the world’s celebration of Easter Sunday, we fully expect those biblical heroes who make their way to the tomb on that Easter morning to believe in Jesus with all their hearts.

OUT TO PASTOR: I’d give her a piece of my mind – if i had any to spare

I do not know if grouchy comes with old age or if in old age you are too weak to subdue it.I guess it does not really matter because I am having a little bit of trouble along this line. My grouchy seems to be getting out of control.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 3)

But what does it say? “The word is near you in your mouth and in your heart” (that is the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (April 14, 2022)

You may now renew the items you have borrowed from the Ferris Public Library online. It’s super easy.Go to www.ferristexas.gov, hover your mouse over “Government” and select “Library” from the dropdown.

5 fun ways to keep your kids busy after school

STATEPOINT – While television and video games are classic after school staples, there are better, more fun ways to keep kids busy in the afternoons. Here are five fun ideas to try:BIKE RIDESCycling is beneficial to strength, cardiovascular health and mental wellness.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 4 – 10

Davila, Christopher, 23, public intoxication, disorderly conduct.Taylor, Trenton, 26, assault causes bodily injury.Mackey, Timothy, 37, assault family/household member Felony 3.Pauli, Teresia, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.