EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (October 1, 2026)

Residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and step outside to gather with neighbors for block parties, cookouts, and visits from regional first responders.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Rogue AI or just bad manners when artificial intelligence doesn’t take no for an answer

There are certain technology stories that make me stop and listen. This morning – that happened. While there is truth to the story, apparently California Rep. Ro Khanna had a little too much coffee before taking to TikTok to declare: “Rogue AI agents have infiltrated the Federal Government.”

BEHIND THE WHEEL: A quiet metamorphosis in the 2027 Kia Telluride HEV SX Prestige AWD

A vehicle with confidence does not need to shout to get your attention. It will command it much like the Kia Telluride has done. The Kia Telluride is the darling of the suburban driveway. You have just the right proportions and just the right value.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Disgruntled insiders, legal loopholes, and the Ghost War Matrix

Before you read this column, I want you to close your eyes and think about how war actually makes you feel.

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Ellis County Judge John Wray pulls back curtain on county’s missing $20M

WAXAHACHIE – I recently sat down with Ellis County Judge John Wray to discuss the recently passed country budget, the missing $20M, and what he has done to create some cohesiveness overall. Ellis County Press: How did the budget questions and missing money begin?

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Is the fight over Flock cameras masking a much darker surveillance reality?

Have the American people finally decided that enough is enough? Data centers. Flock cameras. Over-surveillance. Psyops. Overstimulation. Too much government interference. Digital identity mandates – the list goes on ad nauseam. And, of course, I would be remiss not to mention smart city integration.

BONJOUR WORLD: The Mediterranean, without the crowds – Athens to Istanbul aboard Viking Mars

Forget the idea that a Mediterranean cruise is simply a floating hotel with a few ruins thrown in for good measure. Not on the Viking Mars, where instead it is a full-on history lesson.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 3, 2026)

ALMA The Alma Smokehouse has recently began selling books so stop in have a good meal and find a good read. BARDWELL The City of Bardwell will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 at 5746 Planter Gin Road regarding a small taxing unit notice.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: AI avatars – why human cloning is closer than you think

I went down the human cloning rabbit hole tonight. Quite the bipartisan issue I would say.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Why 7,000 political parties and 4,200 religions look petty from space

I ran across a quote by Julian Assange, and it really resonated. He said, “By getting rid of paper files and replacing them with digital ones they can erase history. One day, you will encounter the message ‘page not found,’ and the next day, you will see them deny it ever actually happened.”