OP-ED: How Democrats and the media weirdly politicized a Covid vaccine

This week we got news from the head of the government’s coronavirus vaccine program that as many as 100 million people could be vaccinated by the end of February, constituting a large portion of the vulnerable population.

OP-ED: The 2020 presidential election was neither free nor fair

Much of the debate has focused on the question of “voter fraud” – whether alleged violations of the rules moved enough votes in key states to overturn the outcome, or whether speculative theories about hacked voting machines and software should be taken seriously. These claims remain unproven.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: On staying positive (when you really don’t feel like it)

Welcome to the “front porch.” This past week a couple of friends wrote and asked if we could write some on ‘positivity and purpose.’ In their cases, they have been going through the recent loss of their dad.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was a Shoofly Pie moment

During holiday seasons, I enjoy indulging in special food. My favorite during this time of year is the Shoofly Pie. Nothing hits the spot quite like this. I don’t remember when I had my first shoofly pie, I only focus on my next piece.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF SCHEDULED ENTRY INTO FIELDS OR PREMISES

Pursuant to Texas Agric. Code, Sec. 74.

DPS seeking information in Refugio County cold case

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to seek the public’s help in identifying a woman and solving her 1992 killing.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 30 – December 6

McGauhey, Tearsa, 22, theft prop >=$100<$750. Morgan, Garry, 28, drug test falsification. Payne, Mark, 63, parole violation, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info. Manriquez, Joshua, 19, unauth use of vehicle, engaging in organized criminal activity.

FERRIS ARRESTS: December 2

Balderas, Jose, 24, assault family violence.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 30 – December 6

Eugia, Maria, 67, agg assault date/family/house member w/weapon. Kozak, Raymond, 39, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g. Smith, Dorychiawn, 39, DWI 2nd. Juvenile, 14, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Gonzalez, Jacquelinee, 28, DWI. Remmer, James, 39, DWI.

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.   NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING   Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Ovilla, Texas, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 21, 2020, 7:00 P.M.