OPINION: The price police pay to protect Americans

There are fewer cops on the streets in our major cities today than in the 1990s, and there will be fewer still next year.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: If you want faith, do this!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Now that June is here, we have a new group of seniors who are about to set out to make their way in the world. I thought, some of them may be the children or grandchildren of some of my own classmates from way back in 1974.

OUT TO PASTOR: Will we be served coffee in Heaven?

The last several weeks have truly been hectic in every sense of the word. Trying to catch up can be a never-ending job. When I think I’m caught up, I see another thing I need to do. With so much to do lately, it’s hard to prioritize what should come first.

ON THE JOB TRAINING (part 11)

Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him,  saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.” And Jesus said to Him, “I will come and heal him.

Summer safety tips for your pet

STATEPOINT – From heat waves to fireworks, summer can take a toll on pets’ emotional and physical wellness. According to some pet experts, the heart of relief for a number of common seasonal pet woes is CBD.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 10, 2021)

The Ferris Public Library’s Summer Reading Club 2021 first performer, Critterman: Virtual Rainforest, was well received on Monday, June 7, 2021. You will have access to the Virtual Rainforest link provided on our Facebook page through June.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: June 10, 2021

Troy Fulcher of Waxahachie was named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands. Emily Borger of Midlothian and Christopher Dickinson of Palmer graduated from Angelo State University on May 15, 2021.

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF ARRESTS: May 28 – June 7

Cox, Tammy, 52, assault CBI. Godinez, Francisco, 35, DWI. Aparicio, Steffany, 23, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Cuellar, Sean, 27, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Schubert, Adriana, 24, poss CS pg 3 <28g. Santiago, Jennifer, 23, poss CS pg 3 <28g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 28 – June 3

Martin, Kyle, 31, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 31 – June 6

Godkin, Aaron, 41, warrant arrest other agency. Calixto, Joel, 18, DWI. Ramirez, Emilio, 20, public intoxication, warrant arrest local. Guerra, Ernesto, 34, public intoxication.