NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Go Store It, 2501 N Kaufman St., Ennis, TX

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the Estate of Tyitha Michele Barnes, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the Estate of Robert Kevin Tucker, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the Estate of Annie L. Kubin, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the Estate of Francis Joseph Poplawski, Deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Notice to creditors for the Estate of Gloria Tamez, deceased

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INVITATION FOR BIDS: City of Ovilla, Texas Founders Park Parking Lot, High Ridge Court, and Thorntree Drive Cul-De-Sacs Reconstruction

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DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Would you be able to spot the signs of a Democratic Republic going down the drain?

As a general truth, no matter your side of the aisle, where do you think America is right now? Throw out the hate and use some common sense in your answer – and what is your conclusion?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Preacher Miller faces death in the Kentucky hills (part 1)

Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” I’m glad that, for us, Fathers’ Day doesn’t just cover one day. That allows us another story or two. It’s true that sometimes people may not particularly like what we preach. But I’ve never received a death threat. But I know a man who did.

OUT TO PASTOR: Help, I’m becoming my father

As I celebrated Father’s Day this year, I remembered my father. It was 16 years ago that he passed away, and I have not forgotten him a single day. One thing that stands out in my memories of him is his money.