Sheriff outlines enforcement during shelter-in-place order

WAXAHACHIE – Close to 300,000 million people in 29 states, 75-plus counties and over a dozen cities have been told to stay home and stay safe – in other words “shelter-in-place.

THE FEDERALIST: The coronavirus is making (state borders) great again

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, governors across the country are understandably ratcheting up quarantine orders. On Sunday, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott expanded a two-week quarantine requirement on out-of-state travelers from Louisiana, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.

President Trump should issue the Buy American executive order to end China’s control of our medicines

With all we are facing today, with all the fear and outright transformation of our entire society, it might seem odd that a group of medical organizations would sign a letter opposing American independence in the production of medicines and medical equipment.

NOW’S THE TIME TO TEACH AT-HOME NUTRITION

FAMILY FEATURES – With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right.

Travel form, instructions available online for travelers coming to Texas from New York Tri-State area, New Orleans to comply with Governor’s mandated 14-day self-quarantine

AUSTIN – In response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order, DPS has added the required travel form and terms of self-quarantine to our website for individuals traveling to Texas - with Texas being their final destination - through an airport from the Tri-State Area of New York, New Jersey and...

How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures

STATEPOINT – School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The reviving of Uncle Alton’s ‘Family Alter’

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” One of my fondest memories of growing up is – at the close of the day – ending up at my auburn-headed Uncle Alton’s and Aunt Florence Bailey’s house and reading the Bible with their family.

OUT TO PASTOR: Time alone is time invested

During the past week, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and yours truly have been spending quite a bit of time together. I cannot recall any time that we have spent this much time together. The exception would be when we first got married.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 2, 2020)

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (April 2, 2020)