Glenn Heights celebrates week of community engagement

 GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights wrapped up an eventful week filled with civic engagement, celebration, and wellness initiatives that brought residents together to learn, connect, and thrive.On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Mayor Sonja A.

Midlothian Police Chief named 1st Vice President of North Texas Police Chiefs Association

 MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Chief of Police Carl D. Smith was recently named 1st Vice President of the North Texas Police Chiefs Association.The NTPCA announced the new leadership board last week at their monthly meeting.

Council terminates Italy police chief

 ITALY – The Italy City Council unanimously voted to terminate the city’s Police Chief, Scott McAuley.No interim was named to replace McAuley at this time.McAuley had been placed on leave in October prior to last week’s official termination by the city council.

Waxahachie offers tax break

 WAXAHACHIE – If you are a historic property owner in Waxahachie, you might be able to get a break on your taxes.Waxahachie offers tax incentives for historic residential and commercial properties to encourage property owners to maintain the historical integrity of their property.

PET TALK: Feeling Frisky?

 We are talking about our pets, you silly human. Not a silly announcement when it comes to our weather conditions that have changed considerably in the last week.I am not a fan of cooler weather, but my dogs and cats, and I know yours, are feeling frisky.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 102

 An hour later we were on the Roanoke Road headed home. We crossed the Chattahoochee River, now flowing so calmly where it overflowed only a few days before. I reached over to turn on the radio, but Corrina put her hand on my arm to stop me.“Today Pup, let’s let it just be you and me.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s my pain I’ll use it if I want to

 When I think I’ve turned a page to a new chapter in my life, I realize there is nothing new in life.I’m referring to pain.I cannot remember a time in my life when I didn’t have some pain.In the years of my naivety, I never imagined that when I got older, I would experience more pain.

How a near-death experience revealed the secret to lasting happiness

STATEPOINT – What if happiness isn’t about accumulating wealth, but about how you use your resources – time, money and emotional energy – to create joy for yourselves and others?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 4, 2025)

 A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by the Ferris Public Library to cast their vote in the recent Constitutional & Joint Election. We appreciate you taking the time to come out, make your voice heard, and take part in shaping our community’s future.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (October 27 – November 2)

Ramirez, Jose, 24, abandon/endanger child/individual w/intent return, poss marij <2oz, assault causes bodily injury family member, interfere w/emergency req for assistance.