OPINION: Playing fair with cheaters

How does a voter in Texas elect a legislature controlled solely by Republicans? The simple answer should be, as it is in other states, to elect a Republican majority. Unfortunately, in Texas right now, they can’t.

OPINION: Rep. McCarthy – Pelosi has broken Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach investigation has been such a partisan fiasco that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said the Speaker has ‘broken Congress.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: LOST IN YELLOWSTONE (Chapter 2)

CHAPTER 2 “Miles to go before I sleep.”   On July 11, 2021, our four hikers arrived at the southern entrance of Yellowstone’s Thoroughfare and South Boundary Trail. The trail is 67.5 miles long and designed to be traveled in seven days.

OUT TO PASTOR: I ain’t 16 anymore

I’ve had so many birthdays in my life that I really don’t know how old I am. All I know is that I’m one year older than I was last year. I would not be able to remember when my life began if it wasn’t for paperwork..

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 18)

Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (July 29, 2021)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 29, 2021)

Ellis County Elections had a good turn-out for the run-off election. Election Judge, Cheree Barrett, does a fantastic job. She keeps everything moving smoothly and efficiently. We have the supply lists for all grades of Ferris students.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 29, 2021

Zanobia Willis of Red Oak has been honored for academic excellence as a member of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s volleyball team. UA Little Rock’s Volleyball program was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association with its 16th AVCA Team Academic Award.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 19 – 25

Booker, Brandon, 37, DWLI w/prev conv, theft of firearm, poss marij <2oz, poss CS pg 2 >= 4g<400g Felony 2, unl carrying weapon. Gabriola, Diego, 27, criminal trespass. White, Armani, 22, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3. Page, Destiny, 21, assault CBI.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: July 16 – 22

Cruz, Juan, 34, DWI, accident causing damage. King, Noel, 50, warrant arrest Austin parole board.