Mandatory mask order means more businesses will lose, again

DALLAS COUNTY – One way to get around handling Dallas County residents who are not wearing masks is to fine local businesses who let residents enter the stores without wearing one.

Notice of Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Runoff Election July 14, 2020

Voting for the purpose of electing Members of Congress, Members of the State and County officers.  All eligible registered voters in Ellis County, Texas, may vote at any of the below listed Early Voting Vote Centers.

Everywhere statues are torn down by the mob, history promises people are next

WASHINGTON, DC – For millennia, King Mob has targeted societies’ icons with varied goals and to varied ends, and few things are more foreboding than his desecration of civic art.

OP-ED: CHAZ OR CHOP, ANARCHY IS ANARCHY BY ANY NAME

At its extreme, the defund the police movement is a welcome embrace of anarchy. Don’t take my word for it. Just look at the six blocks in downtown Seattle that the police and local government have ceded to protesters, where two shootings over the weekend left one person dead and two others injured.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 25, 2020)

OBITUARY: C.J. O’CONNOR

C.J. O’Connor, age 29, of Red Oak, passed away June 21, 2020. He was born July 19, 1990 in Dallas, Texas to Timothy James, Sr. and Sherry A. (Fails) O’Connor.  C.J. was a lifelong resident of Red Oak, Texas. He graduated Red Oak High School in 2008.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Learning from other voices in Black America on race

Many generations ago, the Jewish King Hezekiah was in the midst of a successful reign when he was threatened with invasion by King Sennacherib of Assyria. Sennacherib used lies, deceit and fearful threats to try and get the people to surrender. Hezekiah countered every attempt.

OUT TO PASTOR: Those used to be the days

Finding something to do to keep me from being bored has become somewhat of a challenge. However, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage can always find something to do, especially something for me. That is why every day I “act” as if I am busy. Not only that, but my hearing is not very good.

Add seafood to summer meals

FAMILY FEATURES – Grilled meals provide a summer escape for many families by offering opportunities to spend moments together while enjoying flavorful dishes. As Americans face uncertainty in many aspects of life, one place they should be able to turn to for normalcy is food.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (June 25, 2020)

The Ferris Public Library’s Virtual Summer Reading Club continues! To participate, go to our Facebook page, and there will be links to various programming. All About Animals’ that was posted on June 15, will expire on June 26, so you still have time to view Cindi’s show.