October 2022

Mirror report Name: Louis Ponder Current profession: Owner of Approved Home Health Care Political Party: Republican Elected office sought: Justice of the Peace – Precinct 4 Previous political experience: None Family: Father to two adult daughters and husband to Kathy Questions: Why are you seeking this office? I’ve been devoted to community service my entire life from coaching my daughters’ athletic teams to serving on the Ellis County SPCA to leading the efforts to eliminate forced annexation in Texas. Serving as a Justice of the Peace allows me to focus on serving in this critical position that is at the forefront of the defense of our community.

Mirror report Name: Robert Shelton Current Profession: Licensed Investigator Political Affiliation: Democratic Party Elected Office Sought: Justice of the Peace (Ellis County Precinct 4) Previous Political Experience: None Questions: Why are you seeking this office? I am seeking the office of Justice of the Peace because of my belief in, and love of the LAW and JUSTICE. The law is the greatest vehicle to cultivate substantive change in a society and I truly believe that there is no act of justice that is too small, whether administered by a Supreme Court Justice or a Justice of the Peace.

Mirror report Name: Prince S. Giadolor Currentprofession: Businessman Political Party: Democrat Elected office sought: State Senate Previous political experience: Senior Legislative Aide This past session, Giadolor led the stakeholder engagement to bring the first state funded psychiatric hospital in the history of Dallas County.

Name: Rwan “Ro” Hardesty Current profession: Attorney Political Party: Democrat Elected office sought: 40th Judicial District Court Previous political experience: None Family: My sons, Liam Hardesty, age 12 and Finnian Hardesty, age 7 Questions: Why are you seeking this office? To serve the families of Ellis County with fairness, justice, and understanding. What distinguishes you from other candidates for this office? I am comfortable with all types of law over which this court has jurisdiction, I have a fresh perspective and understanding of the needs and desires of the families that live in Ellis county as they are going through the turmoil of our court system, and I am focused on coming up with new ideas to further improve the efficiency and fairness of the system that serves them.

Name: Dan Cox Current profession: Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Political Party: Republican Elected office sought: Ellis County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Previous political experience: 5 years as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Family: Married to Shasta Cox for 28 years, six children all educated in Waxahachie schools and leading productive lives as adults, nine grandchildren, various dogs and a cat. Questions: Why are you seeking this office? After retiring from private law practice, life led me to the perfect place of service in the county where I grew up and spent my adult life working.

Name: Bob Carroll Current profession: Judge, 40th District Court Political Party: Republican Elected office sought: Re-Election to the 40th District Court Previous political experience: District Judge; and County Court at Law Judge Family: Kathy Carroll (Wife); Shane Carroll (Son – Police Officer); Shelby Carroll (Daughter – College Student) Questions: Why are you seeking this office? I have a passion to continue serving the citizens of Ellis County as their Judge for the 40th District Court. Administering justice among the victims of felony crimes and those accused of such offenses, as well as the resolution of disputes and lawsuits among individuals and businesses in our community has been the love of my life’s career and work.

Name: Jeremy Edward Schroppel Current profession: Truck driver Political Party: Libertarian Elected office sought: State Senate District 22 Previous political experience: none Family: Wife: Margie, Daughters: Sharona (17), Natalie (15), Gia (1) Questions: Why are you seeking this office? Like many other voters, I think the current legislators are not working in our best interests. I am willing to be the catalyst for a change back to a citizen-run government.

Accidents happen. People make wrong turns. Sometimes these end badly, sometimes not. One supposed wrong turn became part of an aviation legend. And with it, Texas native Douglas Corrigan became known for one of the most bizarre feats in aviation history – the transatlantic flight that went the wrong way.

Mirror report The Midlothian Fire Department responded to the following incidents: Oct. 10 402 Shadow Wood Trl, Ovilla, TX 75154, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 107 Elm Wood, Ovilla, TX 75154, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 206 W Avenue K, Midlothian, TX 76065, assist invalid 2110 Bois D Arc Ln, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 5229 Leander Way, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 2121 Joe Lovett Ln, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 4930 Elk Trl, Midlothian, TX 76065, assist invalid 206 W Avenue K, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 400 N US Highway 67, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 1006 Short Line Blvd, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 3619 Ovilla Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 8425 Singleton Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 721 East Ridge Dr 611, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 203 Brook Wood Ct, Ovilla, TX 75154, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 721 East Ridge Dr 1010, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 400 E Main St 24 Stage, Midlothian, TX 76065, dispatched and cancelled en route 2421 South Weatherford Rd Sb, Midlothian, TX 76065, authorized controlled burning 2841 Mt Zion Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 1122 Chisolm Trl, Midlothian, TX 76065, authorized controlled burning 7241 FM 1387, Midlothian, TX 76065, brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 610 S 14th St Memory Car, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 204 Boardwalk, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 610 S 14th St 133, Midlothian, TX 76065, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 4020 Josh Ct, Midlothian, TX 76065, assist invalid Oct.