OPINION: So much for American energy independence

I remember staring out the window of my mom’s brown Pontiac LeMans as we waited in a two-block-long line at the gas station during the 1970s oil embargo.Even as a kid, I understood energy independence would have alleviated the crisis in which we found ourselves.

OPINION: At the edge of winter – a crucial contest

During the next two weeks, the American people will go to the polls in an extraordinary opportunity to decide the future for our country.“We the People” will determine which political party will lead the 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the 100 members of the U.S. Senate.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (October 27, 2022)

NON COMPOS MENTIS“You elected the highest-ranking black Indian, with Indian background, woman, in American history to be vice president.” – Joe Biden“My legislation says there can be no more than eight bullets in a round, okay?”  – Joe Biden FRIENDLY FIRE“No, the border is not secure.

Pain management options for youth sports injuries

STATEPOINT – Youth sports are an important part of a child’s social and emotional development and fuel a healthy and active lifestyle.However, sports can result in injuries that may leave players sidelined.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 27, 2022)

Early voting continues at the Ferris Public Library, 301 E. 19th St., Ferris, TX 75125. Voting hours are Oct. 26 – 28, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 29, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 – 7 p.m.; Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, polls will be open from 7 a.m.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (October 27, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 17 – 23

West, Michael, 38, criminal poss CS pg1 1g<4g Felony 3.Azue, Annette, 20, warrant-failure to appear/bond forfeiture poss marij.Suarez, Jose, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=4g<200g Felony 2.Cerda, Phillip, 25, prop <$2,500 2/more previous.Pagan, David, 24, public intoxication.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: October 14 – 20

Bowser, Terrence, 32, assault.Bayoh, Sorie, 31, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 10 – 24

Jones, Timothy, 34, viol bond/protective order, continuous violence against family.Holt, Nathan, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Lincoln, Travis, 43, DWI 2nd.Uroko, Demetrius, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g, assault causes bodily injury family member.Long, James, 28, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 17 – 23

Martinez-Alonso, Ramon, 26, DWI/open container.Green, Zaequarius, 24, poss marij <= 4oz > 2oz, unl carrying weapon.Childress, Carl, 44, DWI/open container.Salazar, Daniel, 34, warrant arrest other agency.Harrison, Markeyst, 21, warrant arrest other agency.Thompson, Brian, 43, public intoxication.