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Abbott names Ellis DA staffer to appeals court
Staff reportGov. Greg Abbott has appointed Ellis County assistant district attorney and Midlothian resident Andrea Westerfeld to serve on the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco, replacing the retiring Justice Steve Smith.The appointment made the 47-year-old Westerfeld, chief of the appellate division for the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, the first woman to serve as…
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That’s a wrap for ‘The Chosen’
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com“The Chosen” is finally in the can after filming its seventh and final season at Midlothian’s Camp Hoblitzelle.The biblical drama, based on the life of Jesus, has primarily filmed on the property of the Salvation Army of Texas camp since Season 3. The more than 1,200-acre facility houses space for set building, sound stages…
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Texas History Minute: Texas-born Good a chemistry pioneer
The twentieth century in the United States was marked by incredible progress in science, transforming a nation of farmers spending their lives working with their animals and the strength in their hands into a technological powerhouse where electricity, computers, instantaneous communications, and high-tech machinery are indispensable to every facet of life. These achievements were due…
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Volunteers sought for city boards
Staff reportServing on a city board or commission is a great opportunity for those who want to get involved in city government and at the same time give back to the community. Applications are being accepted now through October 31 for appointment to several volunteer positions currently open. Applicants are not guaranteed an appointment, but…
