Overturned cattle hauler closes 287 offramp

WAXAHACHIE – A cattle hauler truck involved in a serious accident late last week at 287 northbound and 35E had that off ramp closed for roughly three hours.The cause of the accident was not available at press time.According to Waxahachie Fire-Rescue, responders worked quickly and safely to assess...

Ovilla takes action for improved electric reliability

OVILLA – Ovilla city leaders have recently gotten involved to improve electrical service reliability in the city.While electricity is not a service provided by the City, Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier, Councilmembers, and City management have been working to represent residents by reaching out to...

Ennis residents warned of fake bill scam from Ennis Planning and Zoning

ENNIS – The City of Ennis is warning residents that the Ennis Planning and Zoning Commission’s name and likeness are being misused in a fake billing scam.The scam involves fraudulent invoices sent to legitimate businesses that appear to be from the City of Ennis, according to the City of Ennis...

Midlothian ISD state accountability rating increases after appeal

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD recently announced its overall state rating increased to a score of 87.The most recent ratings included a notable change at MISD high schools, which therefore increased the district’s overall score to the final 87.

Travis Bruton elected as Mayor Pro Tem of Glenn Heights

GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights’ Place 3 city councilmember Travis Bruton was unanimously elected to the Mayor Pro Tem position earlier this month.This will be Bruton’s first time as Mayor Pro Tem.“I am truly humbled to be unanimously selected as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Glen Heights,” Bruton...

PET TALK: Let it SNOW!

This season often brings opportunities to experience snow or travel with pets to snowy locations, and as a responsible pet owner, it is essential to plan ahead and prepare accordingly to make sure you’re prepared for hypothermia risks.Dogs’ paws are at risk of frostbite when temperatures fall below...

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 106

After almost three years, we’ve come to the final segment of our story. It truly is a story of a lifetime and will live on for a long, long, time, I suppose forever. Thanks for coming along on the journey.– Coach “Whatever happened to that half dollar, Popman?”

SPEAKING TRUTH: Are you a two-faced Christian?

Why do we do it?We always want to have it both ways. Someone like this we might call, “two-faced.”In the bestselling book, “Pilgrims Progress,” there was a character called, “Mr. Facing-Both Ways.”

OUT TO PASTOR: When it comes to gifts, I’m not gifted

Christmas is my favorite holiday.

The great timing debate: Should I claim Social Security early or late?

STATEPOINT – Retirees become eligible to claim Social Security benefits at age 62, but the timing of when you claim can drastically impact your benefit amount. Still, when to claim will be entirely dependent on your unique situation.