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FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 96

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:18
 We sat in silence for a minute. Mama was fighting fading off into a coma again, I could tell. She closed her eyes, almost involuntarily, and I could look no longer into their depth. It was as if a wind had taken a cloud and eclipsed my view of the sun.

OUT TO PASTOR: Peek-a-boo, I see you

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:10
 One of the most valuable gifts in life is the ability to see.I cannot imagine a day I could not see.I was having some trouble with my eyes about four years ago, and I had to go to my eye doctor and have cataracts removed from both my eyes.
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FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (September 25, 2025)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:06
 The Ferris Public Library would like to thank everyone who participated on our recent Hispanic Heritage Month craft program. The event highlighted the colorful traditions of Hispanic culture through hands-on crafts, including the creation of Panama’s Mola inspired artwork and Mexican paper stars.

WILMER ARRESTS (September 14 – 21)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:01
Medina, Inocencio, 52, DWI 2nd.Solorzano-Medina, Jose, 49, public intoxication.Robinson, David, 59, warrant arrest other agency.Williams, Erika, 37, DWI.Quinones, Rafael, 43, warrant arrest other agency.Hart, Micheal, 39, poss marij <2oz.
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WEEK 5 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (September 26 & 27, 2025)

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:59
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26Avalon vs Methodist Home at Methodist, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Midlothian Heritage (Homecoming) at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Fort Worth Castleberry at Castleberry, 7:30 p.m.Italy vs Valley Mills at Valley Mills, 7 p.m.Life School vs Wills Point at home, 7:30 p.m.
Renard Thomas (4) slips away from a would-be tackler. Thomas had 15 carries for 62 rushing yards. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Renard Thomas (4) slips away from a would-be tackler. Thomas had 15 carries for 62 rushing yards. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak bounces back, beats Ellison 39-26

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:42
 RED OAK – The Red Oak Hawks bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday and came out on top against the Ellison Eagles by a score of 39-26 on Friday, Sept, 19.
Waxahachie Quarterback Jerry Meyer III threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to running back Taylen Furlough-Strange (4), who put the Indians on the board early. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Waxahachie Quarterback Jerry Meyer III threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to running back Taylen Furlough-Strange (4), who put the Indians on the board early. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Waxahachie upsets nationally ranked Duncanville, 28-27

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Wed, 09/24/2025 - 16:32
WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie, storming back from an 18-point third-quarter deficit, stopped nationally ranked No. 4 Duncanville on fourth-and-2 with under two minutes remaining for a 28-27 upset of the top ranked area team at Lumpkins Stadium on Friday night.