FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: “By the way, I’ve got a job for you!” – The Lord

“What Lord?” Joshua must have said to the Lord. “Will you say that again, and slowly, please, so I can let it sink in?” “Yes,” the Lord says, “Moses my servant is dead.” (Joshua 1:2) “Why Lord?” the bewildered young leader of Israel must be thinking. Moses dead? Why?

OUT TO PASTOR: What did we know before Facebook?

To paraphrase one of my favorite humorist, Will Rogers, “All I know is what I read on Facebook.” I must admit that I also get information from Facebook. I can keep up with my family and friends, know what they are doing, and know what they are saying.

Longtime Red Oak day care closing

RED OAK – If you ever spent any time in day care while growing up, you probably have memories of that first person who took care of you while you were away from home. My first babysitter was a lady named Mrs. Gann. She seemed as old as the hills when I was a child.

TSTC to host Tesla START program

WACO – Starting in March, Texas State Technical College will become the first college in Texas to host the Tesla START training program. Tesla START is an accelerated 12-week training program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to become electric vehicle technicians.

Ribbon cutting set for Glenn Heights Senior Center

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb 6, from 5 –7 p.m.to celebrate the completion of the newly constructed Glenn Heights Senior Center.

Red Oak Police Department Lieutenant Marc Schroeder has driving tips to keep you safe on the road this winter

FERRIS – While rain does help plants grow, and it does soak those rain forgotten areas out of drought – it can also be dangerous to drive in if you forget to be careful. The beginning of the week also saw fog in the morning hours in the area.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality notice of receipt of application authorizing construction of a permanent Concrete Batch Plant located at 1701 East Fulgham Road, Hutchins, Dallas County, Texas 75141.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality   CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION  AND INTENTTO OBTAIN PERMIT AND NOTICE  OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION   Proposed Air Quality Permit No. 159625   APPLICATION.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Wilmer Planning & Zoning, City Council public hearing to consider a zoning request initiated by Tri Gaz, Inc. Feb. 13, 2020.

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Wilmer Planning & Zoning, City Council public hearing to better define and classify which zoning districts are appropriate for Travel Center uses Feb. 13, 2020.

Publish one time in The  Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Storage Place Ferris notice of public sale Jan. 29, 2020

Publish 2 times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 and Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020.   Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy the landlord’s lien   Sale to be held online at www.storageauctions.com. Facility is located at 980 W FM 664 Ferris, TX 75125.