DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Americans might want to think twice about forgetting government antics even if we choose to forgive

The TikTok ban lasted about 12 hours. It went dark at roughly 10 p.m. CST Saturday night, Jan. 18 and woke up again in the early afternoon, Jan. 19.

OPINION: No joy in being right about California’s fire danger

In my next-to-last column of 2024, I covered yet another warning to California officials that their forestry mismanagement was endangering resident’s homes and lives.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (January 23, 2025)

HE LEFT THE BUILDING A LONG TIME AGO“Every day, I’ve kept my commitment to be president for all Americans through one of the toughest periods in our nation’s history.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 73

Red drove up about a minute after we did. When we pulled onto the job site, Doocy jumped right out, still not having said a word to anybody except for his “nuttin’,” and he didn’t bother to holler at me to “grab thet wheelbarrer there and brang it o’er here” or anything else.

OUT TO PASTOR: I’m not old – just young challenged

Most people are fascinated by their age as if it makes any difference in their lives. Some people are very intimidated by getting older and struggle against it. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to get older. I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to get a driver’s license.

OBITUARY: Linda McLary Myer

The family and friends of Linda McLary Myer are saddened to announce of her passing in Dallas, Texas, on Dec. 3, 2024 at the age of 81.She lived life richly in service and kindness.Born on March 14, 1943 in Pendleton, Indiana, the daughter Taylor and LaVera McLary.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 23, 2025)

Join the Ferris Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 6, to celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day!Libraries nationwide participate in this special day by offering exciting and free activities for families to enjoy together.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (January 23, 2025)

Tahj Chambers from Waxahachie was named to the Missouri State University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List.Caden Hubbard from Ennis, and Trey Franks and Kristy Stephens from Waxahachie graduated from Midwestern State University in Fall 2024.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 14 – 20

Seals, Steven, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Davis, Donald, 46, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.Durr, Darien, 20, burglary of habitation Felony 2Salgado, Joaquin, 41, assault causes bodily injury family member.Strange, Carmina, 49, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, felony warrant.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 6 – 13

Strickland, Johnny, 30, warrant arrest-continuous violence against family.Hughes, Simone, 28, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Seals, Steven, 34, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g. Area police arrest reports are published in the belief that an informed community is best able to preserve and protect life and property.