Ferris Texas

OBITUARY: KERRIE LYNN GOWIN

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:41
Kerrie Lynn Gowin was born on Oct. 5, 1968, and passed away peacefully on Oct.5, 2020. She was the daughter of late Howard Jay Patterson and Peggy Darlene Compton. Kerrie worked in the service industry all of her life and loved making people smile.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Here’s something to go back TO about right now

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:40
Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” We’re glad to say that the amazin’ blonde and I are up in the Smokies this week for our annual trip with Coca-Cola Mike and Glory. Of course, it’s a different world now than last year’s trip – ah, there’s an understatement.

OUT TO PASTOR: Junk is a matter of personal definition

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:39
I thought I had everything organized and in order. It just shows how useless my thinking is these days. There are many piles in my office and on my desk, and I know what is in each pile. Everything is organized to my specifications. My rule is: if I can’t find something, I don’t need it.
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4 tips to help prevent electrical fires at home

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:36
STATEPOINT – Electrical fires often occur unexpectedly in locations that may be hidden from view. As the second most common type of home fire in the U.S.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 6 – 12 

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:34
Wesley, Dena, 48, poss CS pg 1 <1g. Cavillo, Michael, 43, DWI. Jaco, Jeremy, 27, poss CS pg 1 <1g, no DL. Ketter, Lacey, 26, poss CS pg 1 <1g, burglary of vehicles, theft-mail <=10 addresses. Minton, Stephen, 46, poss CS pg 2 <1g. Chaney, Chase, 21, assault.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 5 – 10

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:33
Nelson, Nathan, 22, fail to identify/giving false fictitious info, resist arrest search or transport.  Vergara, Issac, 21, burglary of habitation. Harris, Elijah, 17, criminal trespass. Mitchell, Elijah, 51, poss marij <2oz.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 5 – 11

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:10
Freeman-Wilson, Everett, 31, warrant arrest other agency. Phillips, Patrick, 53, false report to police off/sp inv/law enf employee. Alexander, Jason, 22, warrant arrest other agency. Mays, John, 36, warrant arrest other agency. Whitehead, Damion, 29, warrant arrest other agency.