TASTE: GET TO THE GRILL FOR FRESH, HOMEMADE FLAVOR

FAMILY FEATURES – Once the weather warms and the patio beckons, it’s time to break out the grill for home-cooked meals in the great outdoors. When your family tires of baked dishes and stovetop recipes, the smell of fresh flavors on the grates offers the reprieve of something new.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (March 31, 2022)

OPINION: Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget is all smoke and mirrors

On March 28, the Biden administration unveiled its FY 2023 budget, which calls for the federal government to spend a whopping $5.8 trillion over the next fiscal year.

OPINION: Nothing shines light on the activities of government like a newspaper

Editorial cartoonist Ben Sargent once penned a masterful sketch of a newspaperman – a skinny, bug-eyed fellow in a baggy suit with a press card in the band of his porkpie hat.The unnamed journalist was depicted in the simple act of entering a dark room at city hall and switching on a light.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Big brother taught me love for the game

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”With March Madness gripping every basketball fan, my mind goes back – once again – to where it all started.

OUT TO PASTOR: The BOGO Queen has left the building

When it comes to shopping, I am three coupons short of sanity. I have never liked going shopping unless it has to do with books. Then I’m on my turf.When first married, I did go grocery shopping once – but have never since been asked to do it again.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 1)

Now a certain ruler asked Jesus, saying “Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – LUKE 18:18To begin we must see and know what eternal life entails in order to obey God’s commands to not only go, but to make disciples of Jesus Christ!

‘Most Wanted’ fugitive arrested in Dallas

AUSTIN – The No. 1 Most Wanted person on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List is back in custody following his arrest on March 23 in Dallas.No Crime Stoppers reward will be paid.Royneco Tiun Harris, 42, of Dallas, is affiliated with the 65 Groveside gang.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (March 31, 2022)

Congratulations to our Black History Month contest winners: Courtnie Mitchell, Landyn Saladion, and Iovanni Chable.A special Thank You to The Ellis County Press (ECP) for publishing the children’s pictures in the newspaper!

Teaching children how to protect birds in your backyard

STATEPOINT – Part of being a good environmental steward is passing on this wisdom to the next generation. Here are three hands-on ways parents and grandparents can teach children to protect the birds in their very own backyard.