OPINION: Real police reform – ignore Dems’ radical policies and start with this commonsense step

Right now, there’s a lot of talk in Washington about police reform. I am 100% behind police reform that improves community safety, protects our brave law enforcement officers and better serves our families.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Ever been to Heaven...?’

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.” The five-year-old had a hop in his step as he let go of his mama’s hand and plopped into the barber’s chair. “Well, hello, young man,” said the stylist, “What’s your name?” “I’m Levi,” he said confidently, “What’s yours?” “I’m Marilyn,” she answered.

OUT TO PASTOR: Where oh where – is my hair?

I must confess I sometimes get so busy that certain things have slipped my mind. I don’t do this intentionally, but I try to prioritize things in my life. With so many things going on, it is tough to keep up-to-date with everything, even personal items.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 16)

While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (July 15, 2021)

This year’s Summer Reading Club Tails and Tales has been great. I look forward to next summer when we can go back to in-person programming. Our final Facebook link will be posted on Monday, July 19, featuring Professor Pop's Bubble Show, and on Tuesday, we’ll have our last Grab & Go Bags available.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 15, 2021

Paulina Silva of Ferris was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Silva was initiated at the University of North Texas.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 2 – 11

Birdwell, Austin, 18, purchase/furnish alcohol to a minor. Flores, Joseph, 23, assault CBI, FMFR, no DL, poss narc paraphernalia, no DL, FMFR, poss narc paraphernalia. Menikos, Zachary, 30, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g Felony 2. Nick, Crystal, 25, poss CS pg 2 >=4g<400g Felony 2.

FERRIS ARRESTS: July 1 – 6

Garza, Jimmy, 45, warrant other agency. Elenatorres, Luzena, 23, DWI. Gumm, Skylar, 26, local warrant. Flores Mendoza, Ricardo, 23, evading arrest with vehicle. White, Dillon, 28, warrant other agency. Guillen, Miguel, 17, criminal attempt, warrant other agency.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: July 2 – 8

Woodard, Lawhayland, 35, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD, Dallas PD. Watson, Billy, 58, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 5 – 11

Jaramillo Medrano, Juan, 33, DWI. Ford, Alton, 41, DWLI, failure to appear, failure to appear, display expired registration. Coats, Missy, 39, no motor vehicle liability insurance, failure to appear, ran red light, speeding, failure to appear. Goble, Rickey, 62, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g.