FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The stunning confession of an atheist

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” As we heard again the world’s greatest story after the world’s celebration of Easter Sunday, we fully expected those men and women who make their way to the tomb on that Easter morning to believe in Jesus with all their hearts.

OUT TO PASTOR: Lazy does have its advantages

As a young boy, my father tried drilling into my brain that laziness was not acceptable in his house. If I wanted to be lazy, I had to go outside. He provided a wonderful role model for me because if my father was anything, he was not lazy. He tried to encourage me not to be lazy.

OBITUARY: Lois Sharp

Lois Sharp 81, of Malakoff passed away on April 25, 2019 in Eustace, Texas. Lois was a resident of Malakoff for 15 years and a member of Hilltop Worship Center in Malakoff. She was a “Mom” to everyone.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: May 2, 2019

Monday: Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement. Wednesday: Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking. Friday: Free Style – we will be enjoying board games, coloring and other fun things.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 25 – 28

Scheile, Jade, 18, poss marij <2oz, poss CS pg 2 <1g. Loredo, Maria, 34, DWI w/child, ICE detainer.  Garza, Noe, 37, DWLI, no DL, no liability insurance, failure to appear.  Calame, Matthew, 29, DWLI, unrestrained child, expired vehicle registration, speeding , consumption by minor.

glenn heights arrests: April 19 – 25

Davis, Dontaleon, 18, warrant arrest Midlothian PD. Gilbert, Darwin, 43, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD. Humphrey, William, 40, warrant arrest Lancaster PD, Dallas Co Sheriff, Glenn Heights PD. Brown, Johnathon, 41, aggravated assault.

red oak arrests: April 15 – 28

Hill, Cedric, 41, no motor vehicle liability insurance, DWLI, motor vehicle inspection violation, failure to appear (warrant arrest) Runyon, Jeffrey, 28, failure to appear, theft - misdemeanor-service. Medel, Lauro, 67, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Shipman, Kyle, 19, theft prop <$100 w/prev conviction.

Wilmer Arrests: April 22 – 28

Foster, Johnny, 19, warrant arrest other agency. Yates, Teneil, 43, warrant arrest local. Le, Brian, 29, public intoxication.

State Rep. John Wray presented 2 bills addressing high-speed rail

AUSTIN – The House Sub-Committee on High Speed Rail heard 11 bills relating to high speed rail lines in Texas. State Representative John Wray (Waxahachie) presented two bills addressing the issue.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Texas Rose, located at 4080 N. I-45, Wilmer, Texas, 75172, Dallas County, is applying for renewal of Private Club Permit and Late Hours Permit

Published two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday May 2, 2019 and Thursday, May 9, 2019.   Texas Rose, located at 4080 N. I-45, Wilmer, Texas, 75172, Dallas County, is applying for renewal of Private Club Permit and Late Hours Permit. Allan V.