Hope Clinic celebrates National Health Center Week

WAXAHACHIE – Hope Clinic will give back to its patients to mark National Health Center Week 2019, now through Aug. 9. The effort is part of a national campaign to increase awareness of the ways health centers are providing affordable health care in communities.

Life School mourns passing of founder

RED OAK – The Life School family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Tom Wilson, Life School founder and father of current Life School Superintendent Dr. Brent Wilson. “We offer our deepest condolences to the Wilson family during this difficult time.

Ferris city council approves interim city manager

FERRIS – The Ferris city council voted 5 – 0 to enter into a contract with Clovia English as the interim city manager. English is the former city manager of both Corinth and Lockhart. She also served as public works director in the city of Lancaster.

Revamp America’s health education

Medical insurance and healthcare continues to be a main topic of American conversations. Our lives are all we really have and good medical care is imperative to preserve our lives. Americans must have a dual effort when it comes to healthcare.

Massacres in El Paso, Dayton underscore that political violence right or left is never the answer

After a bloody weekend that saw 29 killed in mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, the nation must once again face and confront the scourge of political violence and terrorism that is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society on the extreme ends of the political spectrum, right...

START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT!

FAMILY FEATURES – As kids head back to school, it’s important to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. As a parent, you can take steps to put your kids on the path toward a successful school year.

Ferris ISD students get free breakfast, lunch

FERRIS – Ferris ISD now qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to Gay Clark, Ferris ISD Food Service Director. “This program is a great benefit to all of our students and families attending Ferris ISD,” said Clark.

State Sales Tax Revenue totaled nearly $2.9 billion in July

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in July, 4.3 percent more than in July 2018. “State sales tax revenue growth in July was moderate, with services and restaurant sectors leading the growth,” Hegar said.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: When the Lord pushes you in, you swim fast!

Good day to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” Recently we shared the story of a young man who courageously swam across a lake filled with alligators and snakes. Well, he may not have been all that “courageous.” One of his buddies pushed him in, so he didn’t have much of a choice.

OUT TO PASTOR: And then, there it was

It is not that I do not like to travel; I just don’t like to leave home. I am quite comfortable at home where I have everything I need within easy reach. Sometimes I have to travel to a conference or something, which is rather inconvenient for me. However, as my friend used to say, “That’s life.