Gallo to seek Ellis County Court at Law #3 Judgeship

WAXAHACHIE – Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo announced intention to file his candidacy for Judge of the Ellis County Court at Law No. 3, seeking the Republican Party nomination in the March primary election.

Rollover sends driver to hospital

ENNIS – On Monday, Aug. 19 at approximately 7:49 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a one-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 45 just south of FM 1182.

Warbirds on Parade set for Saturday in Lancaster

LANCASTER – The public is invited to attend the Commemorative Air Force Warbirds on Parade at the Lancaster Airport on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: ‘Lick that calf again!’

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” About a decade ago, I heard the great motivational speaker Zig Ziglar tell a memorable story that contained a powerful lesson.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Why forgive?

“I will never forgive him for what he did!” Have you ever said that to yourself about someone who deeply hurt you? When someone you trust lies, physically abuses, verbally intimidates, tricks or uses you – it hurts.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s hard for me to conceal a giggle

Recently, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. I would not be truthful if I did not admit that those 48 years have been rather challenging. Not so much in a negative way, but each challenge carried with it a life lesson.

No, Generation Z is not less patriotic or religious

A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll is being trumpeted by the mainstream media as proof that Generation Z is less patriotic and less religious than older generations.

GUEST EDITORIAL: The issues are in your tissues

No matter how successful you get in your life, it’s difficult to shake your mind set. If we want things to be different and improve the quality of living, have great enjoyment opportunities and bring a higher awareness to our city environment, there must be a shift in the way we think. Why?

Did the FBI brief the British spy working for Hillary Clinton on its Trump-Russia investigation in 2016 but not Congress?

There is one revelation in John Solomon’s latest column “10 declassified Russia collusion revelations that could rock Washington this fall,” that ought to enrage every American citizen.

Preliminary Wilmer tax rate voted down

WILMER – While it is still in the adjustment phase, the Wilmer city council voted 4 – 1 in a roll call vote last Thursday that said no to a .5 cent tax rate increase. The new tax rate presented was $0.5629. The current rate is $0.5129.