FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 82

That Friday night of July 1973 ended soon after we told the part of the car ride with my Uncle River that would change life forever. After that, we didn’t need any more words, not then.

OUT TO PASTOR: It was a snarly kind of day

Last week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage had another one of her girl days with our daughter and granddaughter.Don’t let this get around, but it’s one of my favorite days of the year, including my birthday. It’s a day which I can do what I want to do.

THIS SATURDAY: Local law enforcement agencies team with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

ELLIS COUNTY – On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. REACH Council partners with Ellis County Law Enforcement Agencies, and the Drug Enforcement Administration to host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country.

What you need to know about upcoming Bond Elections in Ellis County

ELLIS COUNTY – The names on the ballots running in the City Council and ISD elections are not all the voters in Ellis County should be aware of in the May elections this year.Pay attention to the fact there are three special elections in Maypearl, Milford and Palmer as well as two ISD bond...

McClatchey Elementary student/staff member incident under investigation

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Assistant Police Chief Scott Brown said there is not much his department can say about the ongoing investigation involving a student at McClatchey Elementary and a staff member.Assistant Chief Brown said, “Once the investigation is complete, more information will be...

CITY OF FERRIS COMMISSIONS MURAL FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX BUILDING

FERRIS – Mike McKeogh, a Wenatchee Washington-based artist often working on editorial and advertising projects as well as large scale art installations across the US, recently finished a 30’ wide x 12’ tall mural located on the south wall of the Ferris Municipal Government Complex Building facing...

Facebook.com/cityofwilmer now offers live or archived options for residents unable to attend city council meetings

WILMER – For Wilmer residents whose schedules do not allow them to attend city council meetings, they can still stay informed by watching the monthly meetings online live or archived at Facebook.com/cityofwilmer.Wilmer’s city council meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month...

OPINION: Adios and good riddance, Mr. Garcia

Was Kilmar Abrigo Garcia a MS-13 gang guy?Yes, allegedly.Was he here illegally?Yes.Did two judges rule that the evidence showed he was a member of MS-13 and should be deported?Yes.Has President Trump ruled that MS-13 is a terrorist organization?Yes.Then adios, Mr. Garcia.You win a free flight to a...

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: A deportation order following due process, and NO amount of goo-goo eyes from a senator will change it

Let me begin by citing a CNN poll. I know fake news is rampant, but at least half the people in America still only believe it’s true if one of the mainstream media propaganda machines spits it out. So, here’s one for you.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 15 – 21

Chaney, Lee, 51, theft prop >=$30k<$150,000 Felony 3, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000.Rosenthal, Corey, 54, fail to identify giving false/fictitious info, felony warrant.Wilson, Gregory, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Olivarri, Michael, 35, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions,...