TOWNHALL: Sen. Cramer blasts Pelosi bill as ‘Disney World wish list’

After days of tense partisanship on Capitol Hill, particularly from Democrats, a deal on an economic relief package for Americans affected by COVID-19 is allegedly on the horizon. A bipartisan deal was crafted over the weekend, with substantial input from both GOP and Democratic leadership, but Sen.

Coronavirus, taking life for granted

The Coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t understand, but we are learning. This disease has taken over 9,000 lives and made over 220,000 more people sick. We’ve heard via television about it starting in China and its impact even before arriving in America.

Why is the corporate media taking China’s side on the origins of the virus and silencing President Trump?

The words “treason” and “traitor” are derived from the Latin tradere, “to deliver or hand over”. In modern times, “traitor” and “treason” are mainly used with reference to a person helping an enemy in time of war or conflict.

Driver license (DL) expiration dates extended, DL offices closed in light of COVID-19 outbreak

AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and in light of the governor’s State of Disaster Declaration related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been directed to extend the expiration date of Texas identification cards (ID), driver...

New signage installed at ECP-TV studios

New signage was installed this past week at ECP-TV studios, 208 S. Central St. in Ferris. “We are excited at the tremendous response to our weekly webcasts,” said Executive Producer Charles Hatfield. He said demand for video production is “on-the-rise.” The webcasts can be viewed at www.

Wilmer EDC looking at SBA Economic Injury Loans

WILMER – Wilmer Economic Development Corporation Executive Director John Hubbard has been looking for ways to make sure businesses in that city stay afloat during the Covid-19 virus.

OUT TO PASTOR: Some things seem way too good to be true

Recently I discovered something. The more I try to keep up with the latest trend, the further behind I get. The best example of all of this has to do with my cell phone. Is there anybody on the planet today that does not have a cell phone?

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire, March 25, 1911

On March 25, 1911, a raging fire erupted inside a garment factory in New York City, killing 123 young women employed as low-paid seamstresses, along with 23 men. The fast-spreading flames engulfed the 8th and 9th floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in lower Manhattan in just a few minutes.

Details of the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court order for a Shelter-In-Place effective 11:59 p.m. Mar. 25, 2020

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court approved an amended disaster declaration for Ellis County on Tuesday, Mar. 24 requiring residents to “Stay Home, and Stay Safe.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 17 – 19

Barnhardt, Tommie, 55, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent Felony 3. Menser, Eric, 40, poss CS pg 1 <1g, disorderly conduct abusive language, speeding. Duran, Pete, 31, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2. Ruiz, Lucas, 29, criminal trespass.