RO Chief recognized as ‘Fire Chief of the Year’

RED OAK – Red Oak Fire Chief Eric Thompson was recently recognized by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association as the Fire Chief of the year for the State of Texas. Thompson was nominated by Ben Blanton, Red Oak’s Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal.

OUT TO PASTOR: I’m really enjoying my naivety

Someone recently said to me, “You sure are naïve.” I’m not sure what the incident was about at the time, and I was a little bit hurt by that saying. What did he mean that I am naïve? I have been giving this some thought and at this point, I remember quite a few people labeling me as naïve.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Choosing hope

Jill, a high school senior, took the emotional wrenching drive to the clinic. Nervously she sat, seeming unsure of herself. It felt like there was no other way to handle her unplanned pregnancy. There she was, all alone, in front of the abortion clinic. Where is the hope for her?

The believer’s mission statement (part 7)

“To set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18 Oppression means to crush by abuse of power or authority and there are millions, even in the church who are oppressed by the devil. Satan has no authority over the believer or power other than what we have given him.

Texas estimates it may owe feds $223 million after illegally decreasing special education funding

Last October, Texas education officials told lawmakers they would likely owe the federal government $33 million for illegally decreasing funding for kids with disabilities. They reassured them it was a fraction – just 3% – of their federal special education grant and wouldn’t hurt students.

Democrats demanding disclosure on Russia collusion hoax should be careful what they wish for

When you boil it down, what Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are subpoenaing vis a vis Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report and what President Donald Trump is calling to be declassified from the Justice Department’s three-year investigation first into the Trump campaign and then the...

The Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo show has second straight record year

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo ran from Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 30, and featured several local vendors, beer and BBQ, live music from Texas country artists Curtis Grimes and Brandon Rhyder and livestock shows ranging from goats and rabbits to swine and heifers.

Rep. Sherman spearheads ‘Diversity Under the Dome’

AUSTIN – “Let’s represent the fabric of Texas,” Representative Carl Sherman (D-Dallas) recently said when he invited six other members to assist him in creating what he has coined, “Diversity Under the Dome.” Sherman is joined by Rep. Rhetta Bowers, Rep. John Bucy, III, Rep. Julie Johnson, Rep.

TSTC INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

RED OAK - Students pursuing industrial maintenance careers play a critical role in keeping their workplaces operational.

Ferris girl wins Junior Rabbit Showman for 2nd year in a row

Taylor Crenshaw of Ferris 4-H won Junior Rabbit Showman for the second year in a row at the Ellis County Youth Expo March 21 – 30.