Family of Ennis man file wrongful death lawsuit after Kratom overdose

Ellis County – The family of a 29-year-old Ennis man, Dustin Hernandez, who died after drinking kratom tea, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Ellis County Court (Case 109825).

Ferris City Manager Williams named to NCTCOG Public Works Council

FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams was recently named to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Public Works Council.

Ferris Police save man from suicide attempt

FERRIS – The Ferris Police Department responded to a welfare concern Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m. and thwarted a potential suicide incident.Ferris Police Officer G. Davis was called to a welfare concern after being alerted by dispatch of a man walking northbound on Interstate 45 in Ferris.

Wilmer mayor outlines Christmas W.I.S.H. program

WILMER – The City of Wilmer is getting ready for the holidays and that means reaching out to residents through the Mayor’s W.I.S.H. program.Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta is asking everyone who has a need to participate in the program to complete their applications no later than Dec. 16.

WILMER’S FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINS THE UTSW/PARKLAND BIOTEL SYSTEM

WILMER – On Oct. 20, the city council approved an agreement with UTSW/Parkland to provide medical direction for the city’s emergency medical services and provide a prehospital emergency medical direction.The medical direction is provided through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (November 24, 2022)

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Where we learn to say “censorship” and “China” buying up the US and opening police stations in New York

This week I want to begin by telling you about my own little experience with the asinine world of being censored… on TikTok.I have proudly been censored three times now.My posts read “Community Guidelines Violation” and you can’t watch it.So, what exactly is a TikTok community guidelines violation.

OPINION: Congress must say no to earmarks

The American people have entrusted Republicans with the House majority at a time of unprecedented fiscal peril for our country: 40-year-high inflation, economic recession, and an approaching debt crisis – all driven by the most reckless spending in our nation’s history.

OPINION: Your Thanksgiving feast is 20 percent more expensive thanks to Bidenflation

The cost to host a Thanksgiving dinner for your closest friends and family members is 20 percent more expensive this year, and President Joe Biden’s administration is to blame.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (November 24, 2022)

FOR THE RECORD“The Monday before the election we could declare a state of emergency for [Hurricane] Nicole, conduct an election, count like 7.7 million votes by midnight... And these other states are still counting their votes from the election! How pathetic is that?