The new Art Pierard Memorial Amphitheater will be the site of a series of three, free, outdoor concerts, themed Summer Beats, this summer. Located at Midlothian Community Park Phase 2, 3601 S. 14th, the amphitheater was dedicated to the memory of late Councilman Art Pierard at opening ceremonies in March.
WASHINGTON -- Is today's Republican Party primarily a cult of personality or a seditious conspiracy? I can argue either side of that question. But it is clear that the GOP is no longer a political organization or movement in the traditional sense. And if Republican cultists and conspirators win power in November, voters have only ourselves to blame.
Just when it seemed there was nothing left to criticize about the oft-maligned baby-boom generation, along comes David Gergen with a new book, "Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made," and the painful truth: It's time for boomers -- and some political folks who are even older -- to let go of the baton.
A Midlothian resident is among 18 individuals who have been named in a federal indictment charging them with violations in the Eastern District of Texas in Plano, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced last week.
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The imminent retirement of longtime information technology director Teral Crawford was the most pressing issue before the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court last Tuesday afternoon. Commissioners voted to accept Crawford’s retirement at the end of a very fast-paced biweekly meeting.
A planned development at the northeast corner of FM 663 and FM 875 didn’t receive enough additional support the second time before the Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission as it denied the zoning request during Tuesday night’s monthly meeting.
AUSTIN — Ellis County athletes harvested a total of nine medals — including three more gold medals for Midlothian Heritage star Leah Anderson — during the first day of competition at the University Interscholastic League state track and field championships on Thursday.
Mrs. Linda Clifton of Midlothian has been a talented quilter for many years.
It was a hot time in the old downtown of Midlothian on Saturday night as about 5,000 attendees boogeyed to the music of favorite band Le Freak at the annual 8th Street Dance. The unseasonably toasty mid-90s weather for mid-May gave the event a distinct summertime vibe, but as the sun set and the temperature cooled, many in the crowd popped out of their lawn chairs and grew more festive.