WILMER ARRESTS: May 25 – June 1

Calvin, Bennie, 51, warrant arrest local.Juarez, Alexander, 26, burglary of habitation, burglary of habitation.Salazar, Juan, 36, warrant arrest other agency.Duncan, Donovan, 21, warrant arrest other agency.Chavez, Benito, 27, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Smith, Dacorian, 27, poss...

FRONT PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 86

Word got out that there was a little trouble in Paradise over on that Alabama hillside where the nosiest people in the world were laying brick and creating havoc for one called Pup.Naturally.It wouldn’t be the summer of ‘73 without somebody – namely Doocy Dew – squeezing every bit of drama out of a...

OUT TO PASTOR: What’s chocolate got to do with it?

Did you ever have a morning when everything went exactly as you planned?Well, neither have I.I plan my schedule to include everything I need for the day.

20-year-old Red Oak man charged with mother’s murder

RED OAK – On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., deputies from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of Ridge Oak Drive in Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, following a report of a deceased individual.Upon arrival, deputies found a 58-year-old woman,...

Commissioners accept attorney’s resignation

ELLIS COUNTY – At this week’s Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting, new Ellis County Judge John Wray was at the helm for the first time in his new role.The typical financial, purchasing and development items were part of the agenda.

Free breakfast, lunch for all Ferris ISD students

FERRIS – Ferris ISD qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision, (CEP).

Ellis County Sheriff helps dedicate local mural

ITALY – Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman took park in dedicating a mural last week in Italy, Texas.The mural is located on the side of Italy City Hall and honors First Responders.Landrie Reeves, a sixth grade student at Stafford Elementary, was the mural artist winner.Reeves was chosen from a group...

Gene Dillard, Western pop artist, to give demo at ECAA meeting

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Art Association will be hosting Gene Dillard, Texas artist, at the monthly meeting, June 2 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 85

Corrina was an open book, and she couldn’t hide what was going on inside. I let it ride for a while, then said, “Awright, Corrina Belle,” I said, “two things.”“What are you thinking, Billy Ray?”“One, look at the last of the sun shinin’ right through those trees.” I pointed.

OUT TO PASTOR: Who has the license to drive me crazy?

I will confess that I am crazy, but I didn’t get there by myself. Somebody has been driving me crazy.