Democrats’ forced labor unionization bill threatens jobs, tramples rights

The Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 (PRO Act) is a great illustration of just how radical and out-of-touch today’s Democrat Party is.

Social Security – care and beware

Americans should be able to draw 100% of their social security benefits at age 65 – but they can’t. 1983 began a gradual age increase from 65 to 67 which occurred over a 22 year period. For those who are already past 65 it’s too late to care much.

EAT HEALTHY WITH SEAFOOD

FAMILY FEATURES – Eating healthy isn’t always easy, and when your family is rushing around in the evenings it can seem like a daunting task to put a well-balanced, nutritious meal on the table.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Motivation may come from surprising sources!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” For years, Zig Ziglar, the great motivational speaker, would gather his staff every Monday morning for a devotion. He called it, “the best fifteen minutes of the day.” I have carried that idea with me for many years and used it in numerous settings.

OUT TO PASTOR: Did I tell you the story…?

I was having a rather down day recently. You know how it is; you are going along 100 miles an hour and finally you crash. I was experiencing one of those reality crashes. Reclining in my chair, drinking coffee, I thought of one of my old friends. Oh my, he has been gone for almost 5 years now.

Dedicated Avalon and Red Oak teachers study with distinguished scholars

In June, two teachers from Avalon and Red Oak were selected to attend prestigious professional development institutes in Fort Worth and Houston sponsored by Humanities Texas in partnership with Texas Christian University, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and Rice University.

Ellis County companies earn Texas Mutual’s top honor for workplace safety

ELLIS COUNTY – Today, Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced that two employers in Ellis County have been awarded the company’s top honor for workplace safety. Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, recognized these companies for making safety a priority.

The Bash is back

WILMER – Ready, set, it’s the second annual Mayor’s “Back 2 School Extravaganza” Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Wilmer Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams said, “The purpose of the event is to send the kids back to school with a big bash, plus give them all they need to succeed.

BUILD A BETTER SANDWICH

FAMILY FEATURES – Fad diets come and go, and as many Americans find, so do the pounds they lose. Most experts agree that eliminating, or drastically reducing, major foods groups from your diet can be detrimental to your health and prevent you from achieving long-term healthy eating goals.