RO Council approves $5,657,000 bond

RED OAK – On June 14, the Red Oak City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a $5,657,000 bond. The Area #1 pit bond is to start building infrastructure in that area. Payments will be $1,183 a year for 30 years, regardless of home value going up because of the fixed rate.

2 bicyclist injured in Saturday dump truck incident on SH34

ELLIS COUNTY – On Saturday at approximately 8:04 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a bicyclist and commercial motor vehicle crash on SH34 approximately three miles east of Italy in Ellis County.

Ferris Historical Museum hosts reopening event Saturday

FERRIS – “Come join us Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. for the Grand Reopening of The Ferris Historical Museum,” said curator Connie Bratcher. Located inside Country Corner Treasures at the Intersection of North Main St and 6th St.

Sparks fly in Wilmer for the Fourth of July

WILMER – Sparks will be flying in the City of Wilmer on July 2 this year for the city’s first annual Sparks Fireworks show on July 2.

TASTE: Summertime tasty treats

THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME PIE Summer is the time to relax, refresh and indulge in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging poolside and watching the kids play, enjoy a cool, creamy and absolutely divine dessert that’s perfect on a hot day.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 24, 2021)

OPINION: Save secure voting laws from Democratic overreach

Seven months after the conclusion of the 2020 election, a considerable number of people are still expressing uncertainty about the integrity of the process.

RAGGED OLD FLAG

In a recent opinion piece, singer Macy Gray attacked our American flag. She said it was “tattered, dated, divisive and incorrect.” Gray compared it to the Confederate battle flag, and said it “no longer represents democracy and freedom.” Gray added, “It no longer represents ALL of us.

HOPE FOR TODAY: What it means to be a man

What is a man? It could be confusing answering that question because our society is changing quickly on this. Little boys may have their fathers at home to show them what a man is.

OUT TO PASTOR: Why do I have so many toes?

I must confess that I’m not always obvious to everything that is before me. I admit I miss a lot of things set before me. I don’t do this intentionally.