OUT TO PASTOR: The world needs more grandfathers

Honesty will make me say that I do not know as much as I really ought to know. So much I do not know that I am not quite sure how much that is. I really won’t ever come to that conclusion. Although I do not know everything, I have figured out a few things.

ROPD teams up with Dallas County to make arrest

RED OAK – The Red Oak Police identified Dallas resident Dequindrick Nelson, 29, as the suspect in last week’s burglary at the Exxon Whistle Stop in the 500 block of N. State Highway 342.

Midlothian woman finds birth parents through DNA kit

MIDLOTHIAN – A Midlothian woman who was adopted at a young age recently found her birth parents through genetic testing. Not only that – she also discovered her birth parents had married after she was born.

Democrat and Republican Joint Primary Election is March 3

ELLIS COUNTY – Democrat and Republican Joint Primary Elections are Tuesday, March 3. Early voting began this week and goes through February 28. If you aren’t sure where you can vote, visit https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/629/Upcoming-Elections for more information.

FHS cheerleaders selected to All-State team

Ferris High School senior cheerleaders Victoria Coronado, Cara King and Jasmine Peery were selected to the TGCA Academic All-State team for cheerleading for 2019-20.

POLITICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (February 20, 2020)

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (February 20, 2020)

If you get a chance, drive by the Ferris Public Library and see how appealing our new landscaping looks. We adore it and would also appreciate a visit from you. You’ll notice positive changes throughout the City, it’s delightful and fills me with pride.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: February 20, 2020

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF FEB. 24 – 28 Monday, Feb. 24: Smoked sausage with red potatoes and garden salad. Wednesday, Feb. 26: Meat loaf, corn and tomato & cucumber salad. Friday, Feb. 28: Chicken lasagna, 7-Layer Salad and dessert.   See YOU at the Center!

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (February 20, 2020)

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF: February 11 – 17

Brandford, Dwight, 40, DWI 3rd Felony 3.  Lira, Antonio, 20, no DL, speeding-school zone, FMFR.  Mendoza, Bertin, 23, DWI.  Hamilton, Garrett, 26, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, poss CS pg 3 <28g.  Craven, Parker, 17, aggravated sexual assault child Felony 1.