WILMER ARRESTS (July 20 – 27)

Ovalle-Hernandez, Jose, 46, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution.Gilder, Roy, 79, DWILlorente, Glenn, 46, public intoxication.Rivas-Ibarra, Leonardo, 28, assault causes bodily injury family member.Harris, Tamasia, 21, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 92

 How intuitive could a dark-haired girl be at a mere 16 years of age, I wondered, as we drove on?I realized there was a great deal of biography in that talk about “Lonely Street,” and Corrina seemed to sense it long before I did. But we had a good laugh, the best since our backyard talk.

Ellis County’s Wayne McCollum Detention Center successfully passes jail standards inspection

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County’s Wayne McCollum Detention Center successfully passed its jail standards inspection again this year conducted by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.The commission performs an inspection annually.

More Waxahachie road work this week

WAXAHACHIE – It’s summertime, and that means road work.This past Monday, July 7, the Waxahachie Streets Department began re-striping W. Marvin from Ferris to N. Grand. This work will take about two weeks, with the caveat weather permitting.

Managing Diabetes class set for Aug. 2

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host “Managing Diabetes: Choose Your Way!” on Aug. 2. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Drive.

USS INDIANAPOLIS TRIBUTE TO HONOR LIVES LOST AND LESSONS LEARNED

On Wednesday, July 30, the National Museum of the Pacific War will host a special tribute to honor the crew of the USS Indianapolis, whose final mission led to one of the most tragic and defining moments in U.S. Naval history.The tribute begins at 1 p.m.

Documentary screening sheds light on forgotten POWs of Hiroshima

FREDERICKSBURG – On Saturday, Aug. 2, the National Museum of the Pacific War will host two special screenings of the award-winning documentary “Paper Lanterns,” a powerful exploration of remembrance, resilience, and reconciliation in the wake of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.

Mindful moving: simple tips for a greener way to relocate

STATEPOINT – Getting ready for a move? It’s important to keep the environment in mind as you pack and plan. From the boxes you pack to the items you throw away, a few small sustainable swaps can make a big difference in lowering your move’s impact on Mother Nature.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 10, 2025)

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: A LOT about the dangers of fear and division prohibiting one’s ability to see

I’m not going to address the Texas flooding too much in my column this week.I am going to say if you are part of the group of people in the United States who are happy people die ANYWHERE in this country if they don’t belong to your political affiliation, my heart goes out to you.