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In reversal, Trump disavows criticism of chanting crowd

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on a Somali-born congresswoman Friday while reversing his previous criticisms of a North Carolina crowd who chanted “send her back,” defending

Summer gas prices dropping in Dallas

Summer gas prices, often rising for reasons of profitability, remain lower than a year ago as vacation season kicks into overdrive. While stations in Midlothian are showing $2.59 a gallon,

Red Oaks tabs interim head of schools

Transitional leadership for independent school districts carries significant responsibilities with considerable compensation, which makes for securing an experienced interim superintendent a critical hire. Six of seven area school boards have

Three playing musical chairs for Wray’s seat

John Wray has served as State Representative for Texas House District 10 for two terms before recently announcing he was stepping down. In less than a week three candidates threw

People and places of Ennis’ past

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Gentry estate sale brings back memories

I had an interesting experience this week. I met with Janet Thomas of Holy Moly Estate Sales who is handling the liquidation of Mary Helen Gentry’s possessions. We got together

Help kids calm first-day-of-school jitters

The first day of school can be an exciting time, especially for children who have never before attended school. But even youngsters excited about the first day may also experience

How to show good sportsmanship

Children and adults learn many valuable lessons while competing in sports. Participating in sports helps solidify lessons in following directions, and can teach athletes the value of dedicating themselves to goals. Sports also provide physical exercise and an opportunity to exhibit good sportsmanship.

Pakistani family visits school where exchange student shot

SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — The family of a Pakistani exchange student who was one of 10 people killed in a mass shooting at a Texas high school last year traveled to the U.S and visited the school and community this week, wanting to learn more about the nine months she had spent there, including her final moments.

Lee Calvert, Farmer and Bee Keeper, Speaks to NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, 9 Jul 2019, at the Asian King Buffet in Waxahachie. The guest speaker was Lee Calvert who spoke on bee culture and saving bees after a colony collapse. Calvert grew up in Ellis County and served 5 years in the Marines on active duty and 3 in the Reserves. After military service he returned to the Forreston area where he and his family now farm 3,500 acres in addition to the bee and honey business. He also serves as Vice President of the Ellis County Farm Bureau.