OPINION: Much of the hot air is coming from Washington

Baby, it’s hot outside.Right on cue, a New York Times headline links this surge in temperatures to “climate change.”Temperatures have climbed to well over 100 F in Las Vegas, Arizona, much of Texas, and New Mexico in recent weeks. In Phoenix, the heat wave is the worst since 1974.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (July 27, 2023)

THE BIG LIES“What this [IRS whistleblower testimony] showed, clearly, is that there was no special treatment with Hunter Biden; that this is someone who has a more zealous view of prosecution in cases that have nothing to do with Hunter Biden.

OBITUARY: Ervin Buba

Ervin Buba, left us too soon at the age of 61, in Houston, Texas, on June 24, 2023.He was more than a loving husband, father, and friend; he was an adventurer always chasing the next challenge, a skeptic who none-the-less looked for wonder in the world, a life-long learner and true Renaissance Man.

OUT TO PASTOR: As if I really could

Have you ever had the feeling that you’ve been hoodwinked? You can’t point out the specifics, but something deep inside suggests you have been.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I had a wonderful vacation at St. Augustine, one of our favorite places to go.

The miracles of Jesus (part 13)

When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us.” – Matthew 9:27Can you imagine the crowds that would swarm around Jesus after he had performed a miracle?

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: July 27, 2023

Marquis Jackson of Midlothian graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Leadership from Missouri State University.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 27, 2023)

Thank you to our Summer Reading Program participants and congratulations to our top reading winners.A big round of applause for the champions! The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 17 – 23

Smith, Charles, 43, assault causes bodily injury.Adams, Kenneth, 59, criminal trespass.Torres, Celina, 41, abandon/endanger child w/intent-knowledge.Dodd, Morgan, 17, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3, unauth use of vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 17 – 24

Huerta, Victor, 24, violate driver’s license restriction, no liability insurance, failure to appear, no liability insurance, failure to appear.Brown, Nyla, 17, evading arrest/detention.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 17 – 23

King, Racquel, 30, warrant arrest other agency.Lopez, Jonay, 28, DWI.