Grit & Good News

10/22/2025

In the coming days, GGN is going a bit deeper on the issues related to Waxahachie's City Council, specifically what appears to be a three-person majority drunk on power and weaponization toward those who have hurt their feelings. We'll do so via recorded podcasts dedicated to what we've coined as 'Waxahachie's Wrecking Crew' made up of Travis Smith, Tres Atkins, and the mayor, Billie Wallace.

Putting aside the 'Crew's' profoundly dishonest reason for attempting to punish Waxahachie's only locally-owned newspaper company, the Sun, for calling them out, we are going to look closely at what they are doing to a great city. The Sun issue is but a small sympton of a much bigger problem.

GGN isn't going to hold back, either. Too much is at stake and too much dishonesty exists for us to stay silent. We'll also begin discussing one council member's belief that he is actually suited to be Ellis County's next judge. 😳

As for calls for "unity", that's only possible when those like the 'Wrecking Crew' doing the damage are held to account and voted out of office. Then, and only then, is unity posisble.

Stay tuned!

10/08/2025

09/30/2025

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We're giving away two sets of four tickets to the Texas State Fair today! All you have to do is tell us why you want to go by commenting on this post. We'll choose two lucky winners at 4:45pm and then announce them here at 5pm this afternoon.

Have fun!

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09/24/2025

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09/22/2025

Jasmine Crockett is nothing more than Al Sharpton 2.0. A race-baiter if there ever was one. We should reject her wholly and completely.

Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett notes only two white lawmakers joined her opposition to honoring Charlie Kirk, who was killed at Utah Valley University speaking event.

09/18/2025

Hi everyone! Consider this just a friendly reminder that we are giving away four free tickets to the greatest fair in America - the Texas State Fair - on our show today! Grit & Good News (GGN) is live from noon-1pm cst every Tuesday and Thursday. Every show is also available on most social media platforms for you to watch at your convenience. Most watch it on the Waxahachie Sun's YouTube channel.

Since many viewers watch the show later, we will wait 24 hours and announce the winner of today's tickets tomorrow on this page and on the Sun's page. Of course, if you watch the show live, we might just pay closer attention to your name. Lol. All you have to do to win is watch the show one way or another and simply make a comment. We'll choose the winner from those who do.

We'd love for you to join the show any way you can. We're betting you'll have some fun, and learn something you didn't already know along the way!

Thank you.

09/11/2025

In honor of Charlie Kirk, by Sammy Brooks:

I’ve been reflecting a lot over the past day about someone who meant so much to me — someone who truly shaped the way I see the world.

Charlie Kirk’s words were there for me during some of the most formative moments of my life. His work challenged me to think deeper, to question the world around me, and to stand firm in my values. He strengthened my faith when I was struggling, guided my political views at a time when I felt lost, and reminded me of the importance of life, family, and purpose.

Charlie had a way of taking complicated issues and breaking them down in a way that wasn’t just understandable — it was convicting. He pushed me to be courageous, to stand for what I believe in, and to do it with conviction and grace.

He wasn’t just a voice on a podcast or a speaker at events — to me, he was a mentor from afar. Charlie meant so much to me personally, and I know I’m not alone. He shaped the lives of millions of young Americans, giving us a sense of direction in a world that often feels chaotic. He taught us that we are capable of so much more than we think — that we can live with integrity, defend what we know to be true, and lead with courage.
I loved him for that. I respected him for that. His voice became part of the soundtrack of my own growth, and I will always carry the lessons he taught me — about freedom, responsibility, and faith — into everything I do.

Today, I’m honoring Charlie by continuing to speak truth, to ask hard questions, and to encourage others to never give up on building a better future. That’s how we keep his legacy alive.

Rest in peace, Charlie.

09/11/2025

Given the events of yesterday with respect to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, our show today will be about Charlie, his impact, his life, his purpose, his death, the investigation, and why we believe this happened. My 21-year-old son and third member of our team, Sammy Brooks, will join us on camera to share what Charlie meant to him. I think you will have a better sense of Charlie's impact once you do.

As always, we will be live on all social media platforms from noon-1pm.

Scott

09/10/2025

May God hold America close.

Charlie Kirk is a conservative media personality and co-founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was visiting Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot. President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Kirk on Wednesday in a Truth Social post.

09/10/2025

Breaking news: Conservative leader, Charlie Kirk, has been shot at Utah Valley University.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-event-hospitalized

09/10/2025

We have a winner! 🎟️ Rachael Vibbert is taking home four tickets to the Texas State Fair!

Want your shot at winning? Tune in tomorrow at 12 p.m. for the next giveaway!

09/09/2025

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Hey you, yes you - today, we are giving away four free tickets to the greatest fair in America - the Texas State Fair - on our twice-weekly podcast, Grit & Good News (GGN). You can watch live from noon-1pm cst every Tuesday and Thursday or later on the Waxahachie Sun's YouTube channel. You can also watch later at your convenience on Facebook.

Since many viewers watch the show later, we will wait 24 hours and announce the winner of the tickets tomorrow on this page and on our Grit & Good News page. Of course, if you watch the show live, we might just pay closer attention to your name. Lol. All you have to do to win is watch the show one way or another and simply make a comment. Then, we'll choose from those who do.

We'd love you to join the show any way you can. We're betting you'll have some fun, and learn something you didn't already know along the way!