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State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10 (Left), State Representative Carl Sherman, District 109 (Right).

State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10 (Left), State Representative Carl Sherman, District 109 (Right).

Harrison, Sherman at odds over High Speed Rail

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:38
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Texas State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10, recently released a statement regarding the ongoing high-speed rail discussion in Ellis County.
Martin Hernandez

Martin Hernandez

Ferris mail carrier saves woman’s life

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:34
FERRIS – While we have come to expect many things from mail carriers over the years, saving a life is not something on the list of a mail carrier’s job description.But, that is what mail carrier Martin Hernandez was recently called to do.
Guy Wayne Lynch

Guy Wayne Lynch

Guy Wayne Lynch convicted; given 75 years for murder

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:30
WAXAHACHIE - Guy Wayne Lynch, 52, of Aubrey, was convicted of murder by a jury and sentenced to 75 years in prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in a statement released by Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.

Midlothian teachers to receive pay raises in 2022/2023

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:10
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD trustees approved $3.7 million in pay raises and additional staffing needs for the 2022/2023 school year.“MISD believes in investing in our staff,” said Midlothian ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey.
Ferris residents were impressed when after a water pipe failure threatened to create a big water issue, instead thanks to city staff and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams, (lower left), everyone jumped into the trenches, literally, to make sure the pipes were repaired in only a few hours.

Ferris residents were impressed when after a water pipe failure threatened to create a big water issue, instead thanks to city staff and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams, (lower left), everyone jumped into the trenches, literally, to make sure the pipes were repaired in only a few hours.

Ferris city manager not afraid to roll up his sleeves

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:05
FERRIS – Residents of the City of Ferris spoke out loudly late last week, but for the most positive of reasons.

CONSUMERS SEE HIGHER PRICES AGAIN

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:05
ELLIS COUNTY – It is beginning to look a lot like higher prices.In fact, it seems the rising food prices around the country are creating a local crisis, which is called food insecurity.The U.S.

OPINION: In a world gone mad, elites keep peddling untruths

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:40
Why does the world seem so mad right now?There are two reasons.The first is the injection of implausible claims into our society.The second is the speed and volume at which they come: mainly thanks to social media.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Mama’s finest hour

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:30
Good day to all, and welcome to the “front porch.”Today we pay a very special tribute to all the mothers who visit us here and share our musings and reflections on life regularly.Thank you so much for that.

OUT TO PASTOR: Maybe we should go back to smoke signal communications

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 12:29
I must admit that communication is an essential part of my life today.The longer I live, the more sophisticated those communications become, and it’s challenging to me.Recently, I was working on my latest book using my latest computer and its programs.