FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The spirit of thinking ‘different’

  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” Something amazing about a newspaper column: The stories come to you kind of like the flow of a river. Wherever life goes, so goes the pen. You can tell a man’s life story by reading columns, as you know.

OUT TO PASTOR: My addiction to happiness

  One of the most important elements of life is happiness. When I look around the world, I notice how scarce happiness seems, which makes me reflect on its true value. I’ve come to the conclusion that happiness is a choice. I can be happy or sad – the choice is mine.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Are you convinced yet the truth really is stranger than science fiction?

  I read this quote the other day and it’s worth a reminder. After all, even with all the outlandish shenanigans the latest U.S. movie script is throwing out – the Constitution still exists. “The Constitution does not give you rights; you already have rights.

LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Jose Gabriel Gonzalez, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication To all persons interested in the estate of Shannon Rhea Trammell, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Suzanne L. Harper, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Olan C. Gotcher, Jr.

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Michael Bryon Johnson a/k/a Michael Bryan Johnson, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Mary Velia Kruse, deceased

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LEGAL NOTICE: Citation by publication to all persons interested in the estate of Bettie Ann Junkin, deceased

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, April 9, 2026. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – Application for Determination and Declaration of Heirship The State of Texas To all persons interested in the Estate of BETTIE ANN JUNKIN 26-E-2114 In The Ellis County Court at Law No.