7 Pet Safety Tips for Fourth of July

FAMILY FEATURES – With crowds of unfamiliar people and loud, scary noises, the Fourth of July can make even the most laid-back, four-legged family members apprehensive and unpredictable.

KEEP THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE!

There is a move afoot to abolish the Electoral College and use the popular vote to elect the President. It’s called the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, or NPV. The Constitution says “Each State shall adopt, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors.

The Democratic race for the presidential nomination is Joe Biden’s to lose

As the national race for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020 kicks into high gear with debates on June 26 and June 27, the race is Joe Biden’s to lose as he has led every single poll against his Democratic opponents both nationally and in statewide races compiled by Real Clear Politics...

Biden flip-flop on China underscores weak trade policy under Obama

Former Vice President Joe Biden has evolved in the past six weeks from “Come on, man. They’re (China) not competition for us,” to “We are in a competition with China. We need to get tough with China. They are a serious challenge to us, and in some areas a real threat.

FRONT PORCH GOSPEL: Pass the best recipes along

Good week to all. Welcome to the “Front Porch.” I write to you today from Huntington Beach, California, just a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean. Every summer the amazin’ blonde and I take our excursion here to see our son Malachi who is making his way in life far to the west of us.

OUT TO PASTOR: What ever happened to the simple things in life?

I’m not a very complicated person. I like simple things – things nice and easy. Occasionally I will do a crossword puzzle, but beside that, I enjoy the simple life. On the other side, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage is very complicated.

FM 664 widening Public Hearing June 27

FERRIS – The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed widening of FM 664 from Interstate 35E in Red Oak to Interstate 45 south in Ferris in Ellis County. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements and receive public comment.

LONG TIME JOURNALIST DIES

Joshua C. Johnson, 36, died Saturday at his home in DeSoto. Johnson was well known and respected in the southwest Dallas County and Ellis County communities, where he served as chief executive editor of Focus Daily News from 2007 to present.