A history lesson on education
School is starting once again across the nation. Millions of students are returning to classes.
September 2022
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County court passes border resolution
The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court hasn’t been shy about weighing in on national topics in recent years, first proclaiming the county “a Second Amendment sanctuary” and later as “a sanctuary for the unborn” in the form of resolutions. On Tuesday of last week, the court passed its latest resolution, voting 5-0 to call on Gov.
Chamber announces fall entrepreneurship course
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is excited to present a focus on entrepreneurship for their fourth quarter programming. Anyone who desires to be a business owner, is a business owner, or is an entrepreneur should participate in this program.
NARFE meeting set for Sept. 13 in Ennis
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting at Bubba’s BBQ in Ennis on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m.
Early giving for North Texas Giving Day starts Thursday
For the last two years North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) has been a godsend for local nonprofit organizations as they, and the people they serve, had to deal with the financial impacts of COVID-19. This year, inflation is making the annual community-wide donation campaign even more important.
Best of Ellis County begins Sept. 28
Do you have a favorite Mexican food restaurant in Ellis County you want to recognize? Now’s your chance. The Waxahachie Daily Light and the Midlothian Mirror are kicking off the annual Best of Ellis County section, which highlights the community’s favorite businesses around the area.
City Council eases on tax rate stance
A majority of Midlothian City Council members who voted for what they thought was the “no-new-revenue” ad valorem property tax rate at their Aug. 9 meeting had been thrilled to learn that a staff calculation error had resulted in a number about seven cents lower than what they voted for.