COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (January 14, 2021)

EDITORIAL: The great social silencing

Last week Silicon Valley silenced the president. In unison, the social media giants, with an assist from Amazon and Apple, also eliminated their most popular conservative competitor and announced that their own moderation policies would now extend to other companies.

EDITORIAL: How should we respond?

America is the greatest country that has ever existed in the history of mankind and it is worth fighting for, but last week’s capitol takeover and the tyrannical response by the tech giants, sets the cause of America back immeasurably.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Saturday mornings and other things to be thankful for

Welcome to the “front porch.” Well, I wanted to come today – as the old-time preachers would say – and tell you things are not as bad as they seem. Truth is, if you want things to improve drastically immediately, turn off the news and don’t ever watch it again.

OUT TO PASTOR: Well, here we go again

I have lived long enough to know that the only change that has any kind of reality is the change in my pocket. I keep track of that change with great supervision and count it every day.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (January 14, 2021)

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: January 14, 2021

Maya Coumpy of Ferris was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Coumpy was initiated at Texas Woman’s University.

Healthy, safe and affordable home cleaning tips

STATEPOINT – When it comes to keeping your home healthy, safe and clean, it’s all about balance. Using the following tips, you can make 2021 the year you perfect your cleaning technique affordably:   Get Prepped Before getting started, wash your hands.

TMPA launches TexasPoliceFacts.com

AUSTIN – The Texas Municipal Police Association, the Voice of Texas Law Enforcement, is preparing for the most significant public safety legislative session in the history of our state.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: January 4 – 10

Allen, Wade, 63, parole violation. Green, Cameron, 35, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2, poss CS pg 3 <28g, poss marij <2oz, evading arrest/det w/veh Felony 3. Evans, Dustin, 30, sexual assault Felony 2. Fennell, Gabriel, 24, poss CS pg 1 >=1g <4g Felony 3.