FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 19

When the bottom dropped out, trying to keep that wet wall dry was a fire drill unlike any you’ve ever seen.Red hollered for me to “come help right now, and I mean now,” and I ran over to the wall to help him pull the plastic up on the scaffold.

OUT TO PASTOR: Why do some cute babies grow up ugly?

Our second great grand baby was born at the end of last year. Since then, it has been a delight to watch her grow.I will not say she is the cutest baby in the world, but I haven’t met any cuter. She was born cute, and I’m not sure what part of the family she got that.

The miracles of Jesus (part 19)

Then one was brought to Him who was demon possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. And all the multitudes were amazed and said, “Could this be the Son of David?

Tips on staying connected during natural disasters

STATEPOINT – Natural disasters can occur anywhere, at any time. Having a plan to stay connected during emergencies is essential.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 14, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library has magazines available for a two-week checkout period. To name a few, we have Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, Newsweek, Time, HGTV, and People. Children’s magazines that are available include, Animal Tales, J-14, Girl’s World, and Slam.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The following Southern New Hampshire University local students were named to the Summer 2023 Dean’s List: Ashley Van Eyck of Ennis; Megan Wilborn of Red Oak; Tekeyla Jennings, Ryan Miller and Christina Turner of Waxahachie.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 1 – 10

Moore, Wilson, 45, theft prop >=$100<$750.Barron, Theresa, 44, public intoxication.Johnson, Brooklyn, 17, unauth use of vehicle.Brown, Jeremy, 39, indecent exposure.Bolt, Tyrell, 39, poss marij <2oz.Whitt, Marie, 28, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss drug paraphernalia.

RED OAK ARRESTS: August 28 – September 11

Guice, Thomas, 60, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Mullins, Brayden, 19, engaging in organized criminal activity, no motor vehicle liability insurance, no driver’s license, failure to appear.Harkless, Travion, 19, agg assault w/deadly weapon, engaging in organized criminal activity.

WILMER ARRESTS: August 28 – September 10

Granados, Ashley, 34, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Elizondo-Carrillo, Sergio, 41, DWI 2nd.Dickerson, Bobby, 35, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent.Lefleur, Duane, 65,criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500.

EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION

PROPOSITION NUMBER 1(HJR 126) HJR 126 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect a person’s right to engage in generally accepted farm, ranch, timber production, horticulture, or wildlife management practices on real property that the person owns or leases.