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City, school move forward on rec center
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian ISD board of trustees Monday night unanimously approved the site for a long-awaited home for its high school swimming and diving teams to train and compete. The board agreed to a long-term ground lease with the City of Midlothian for almost five acres along South 14th Street, next to the newly-rebranded…
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Entries open for Scarecrow Festival & Contest
Staff report Midlothian Downtown Business Association’s Annual Scarecrow Festival & Contest is a family-friendly display of Fun Halloween Themed scarecrows. Entry deadline is Oct. 10. Festival entry is free of charge and open to anyone in Midlothian (individuals, families, groups, and businesses). Theme is “Halloween Fun.” Completed entry forms are due by Oct. 10. The…
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Texas History Minute: Smith fought hard to establish UT
For decades, the University of Texas has stood as a leader in Texas and the nation for research and education. It has produced countless scholars as well as spirited rivalries in sporting contests since its inception. The creation of the university, however, took many years to come to fruition. Helping the University of Texas come…
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City, school move forward on rec center
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian ISD board of trustees Monday night unanimously approved the site for a long-awaited home for its high school swimming and diving teams to train and compete. The board agreed to a long-term ground lease with the City of Midlothian for almost five acres along South 14th Street, next to the newly-rebranded…
