FOOTBALL SCHEDULES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-16

Ennis vs Greenville, Friday, October 16, Home, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Godley, Friday, October 16, Home, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs Kerens, Friday, October 16, Away, 7:00 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Midlothian Heritage, Friday, October 16, Home, 7:30 p.m.

Ennis dominates “Battle of 287” with 38-0 win over Waxahachie

ENNIS – The U.S. Highway 287 road sign presented annually to the winning side in one of the area’s oldest rivalries will remain in Ennis for another year.

Winsor leads Ferris over Dallas Hillcrest, 22-7

DALLAS – Offensive miscues doomed the Hillcrest Panthers during a 22-7 loss to Ferris in their home opener at Franklin Stadium. The game was added to the schedule earlier in the week after Hillcrest’s original opponent, Dallas Christian, was sidelined because of COVID-19 precautions.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AREA SCORES (October 8-9)

Italy 40, Kerens 6   Life Waxahachie 20, Alvarado 14   Midlothian Heritage vs Brownwood (Canceled)   Midlothian vs Wichita Falls Ryder (Canceled)   Milford 46, Bynum 19   Palmer 30, Edgewood 6   Wilmer-Hutchins 29, W.T. White 26 (Replacement Game)

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 15, 2020)

OP-ED: Goodbye to Columbus?

In our current social turmoil, it is distressing but not surprising that large numbers of citizens, mostly young white people, have been tearing down statues of some of the most prominent figures in American history. In a way, it’s not their fault.

OBITUARY: KERRIE LYNN GOWIN

Kerrie Lynn Gowin was born on Oct. 5, 1968, and passed away peacefully on Oct.5, 2020. She was the daughter of late Howard Jay Patterson and Peggy Darlene Compton. Kerrie worked in the service industry all of her life and loved making people smile.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Here’s something to go back TO about right now

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” We’re glad to say that the amazin’ blonde and I are up in the Smokies this week for our annual trip with Coca-Cola Mike and Glory. Of course, it’s a different world now than last year’s trip – ah, there’s an understatement.

OUT TO PASTOR: Junk is a matter of personal definition

I thought I had everything organized and in order. It just shows how useless my thinking is these days. There are many piles in my office and on my desk, and I know what is in each pile. Everything is organized to my specifications. My rule is: if I can’t find something, I don’t need it.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (October 15, 2020)