PHOTO OF THE WEEK (May 14, 2020)

The Statue of Liberty is seen behind refrigerated trucks serving as makeshift morgues in an attempt to relieve overwhelmed funeral homes in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on May 5, 2020.

The White House just delivered a financial blow to China

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow and National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Monday sent a letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia stating the White House did not want federal employees’ retirement funds invested in Chinese equities, Fox Business reported.

Protecting your financial health in these uncertain times

STATEPOINT – With expected delays in bill payments, unprecedented layoffs, hiring freezes and related hardships, many Americans are facing new financial challenges.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Sittin’ at a king’s table for Mother’s Day

Welcome to the “front porch.” Hope you all are well and safe. There’s just something about Mother’s Day. You noticed on Sunday that you didn't see any fireworks.

OUT TO PASTOR: When everything fails, it’s over

During this time of seclusion, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly has spent some significant time binge-watching some of those Hallmark mystery movies. After a while, they all look alike, but my wife loves them, therefore, so do I.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING: Life School students lead art class for senior living residents hands-on

WAXAHACHIE – When 21 students from Life Middle School Waxahachie used their creative skills and talents to lead the residents of Waxahachie’s Brookdale Senior Living Center in an art class in late February, they knew their visit meant a great deal to the residents.

A.Y. Mohundro celebrates 96th birthday on May 3

FERRIS – First responders from the City of Ferris in police cars and fire trucks, followed by an estimated 40-car string of sign and balloon decorated vehicles containing friends, family and neighbors, staged an epic neighborhood parade Sunday, May 3 to celebrate the birthday of beloved longtime...

Ellis County jail shows no signs of COVID-19

WAXAHACHIE - While it was recently reported that nearly 1300 inmates and 400 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 in Texas prisons - and over 20 inmates have died, some local county jails where prisoners are taken after arrest are making sure their jails are pandemic free.

Waxahachie/Red Oak get new orders for pandemic

WAXAHACHIE – For residents in Waxahachie, that city has issued an updated Disaster Declaration Order in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The new order is effective immediately.

What’s happening to America’s civil liberties in the wake of COVID-19?

Can a nation in crisis strike a reasonable balance between protecting public health and defending individual freedoms? It’s a question we’re mulling as governments across the United States consider whether and how to ease various lockdown measures in the wake of COVID-19. Last week, U.S.