Ferris Texas

Jorge Garcia

Jorge Garcia

Ferris police nab suspect in Dec. 30 fatal hit-and-run.

Jorge Garcia, 37, of Rice has been arrested by the Ferris police with help from the Ennis Police Department and tips from local residents.Garcia was booked into the Ellis County Jail Thursday, Jan. 6 at 2:19 p.m. and charged with accident involving injury/death, a second-degree felony.
“The City’s Wilmer Initiative to Spread Hope Christmas Program was an incredible success,”said Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta.

“The City’s Wilmer Initiative to Spread Hope Christmas Program was an incredible success,”said Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta.

Wilmer Mayor’s toy drive deemed a success

WILMER – The City of Wilmer accepted applications at the end of last year for the annual Mayor’s Toy Drive for Christmas.Parents and legal guardians for children living in Wilmer submitted an application with their child’s top three wishes that were under $25.

Register by Jan. 31 to vote in the March 1 Primary Election

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State John Scott today reminded all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the Jan. 31 voter registration deadline for the March 1 Primary Elections in Texas.Voters registered by Jan.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: LOST IN YELLOWSTONE (CHAPTER 25)

CHAPTER 25“Lost letters, a horse named Roxy, and The Virginian.” We had traveled a long way, and the end was almost in sight.This Thursday had been the most eventful day of all, and we had put many miles behind us amidst it all.

OUT TO PASTOR: Splish splash, I forgot to take a bath

If you had the opportunity to speak to the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, she would probably tell you that one of my strengths is forgetting.There is nothing I cannot forget. Also, I can forget things that never happened. So please don’t ask me how because I have forgotten.

BLOOD COVENANT (PART 5)

“For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; not that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood of another, He then would have...

5 ways to stay busy and active in retirement

STATEPOINT – Many people look forward to their retirement for years. However, once it begins, they may find all the newfound free time overwhelming.If you’re planning on retiring soon, having a plan for how you’ll spend your time is important for your health and happiness.