Leave a reply LETTER: For Paul Perry Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 26, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:I support Paul Perry for a second term as Ellis County Commissioner pct. 3.A great quote from Perry is, "We need government to do just a few things, and do them well." Read more
Leave a reply LETTER: For Perry Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 25, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:Normally I would not debate an Ellis County citizen's comments but Bill Kinsala needs a comment. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Tips when calling 9-1-1 Posted in Local Columnists on February 21, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownHave you ever thought about what you need to tell a dispatcher when you call 9-1-1 in an emergency? Your Ellis County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers would like to share some tips with you that will help all involved. Read more
Leave a reply LETTER: On Frank Sanchez Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 21, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:If I had any doubt about who I should vote for in the County Commissioner Pct. 3 race, all doubt has been removed.On Feb. 20th, I drove all the way to Maypearl, took time out of my day, in order to obtain clarification from Mr. Frank Sanchez on his stance on eminent domain at his so called "open forum," at the Maypearl Hay and Feed. Read more
Leave a reply LETTER: On the Sheriff and Commissioner Pct 3 races Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 21, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:Friends, neighbors, and fellow Ellis County citizens,Once again, election time is upon us. Texans are casting their votes and deciding very important races across our state and on March 1st the future of our state will be mostly decided. Read more
Leave a reply LETTER: County officials with integrity Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 21, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:Just so there is no doubt what definition I am using for "integrity"; is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. I would add now and in the past. Read more
Leave a reply LETTER: On County Commissioner race, Pct 3 Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 21, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:Response to Political Questions and Answers and the IX Commandment.“Thou shalt not give false witness against your neighbor”This means to me do not lie in court and do not lie, period. Which includes by omission, defined as the intentional failure to tell the truth in a situation requiring disclosure. Read more
Leave a reply LETTER: Sheriff on opponent’s criticizm of tornado response Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 19, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:Recently my opponent mailed out letters claiming my deputies failed to meet the needs of our citizens with a hint that we did not respond in the difficult hours after the December 2015 tornado that struck Ellis County. He went on to support his claim by recklessly posting sensitive operational documents (our patrol schedule and our security schedule) on his campaign’s public Facebook page, Read more
