Letter to the Editor: The proper use of school taxes
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November 2023
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Joe Guzzardi: Only ‘a fool’ wouldn’t expect terrorism at an open border
. From the Oval Office, President Joe Biden made an impassioned mid-October address that laid out the stakes for Americans as to why they must… Login to continue reading Login…
Texas History Minute: Fannin helped lead Texas Independence fight
. James Walker Fannin, Jr., had arrived in Texas only in 1834. The 30-year-old planter brought his wife and two daughters with him. A fight… Login to continue reading Login…
Donations needed for Toys for Kids campaign
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Salvation Army of North Texas and Waxahachie Fire Rescue are teaming up again to collect toys for children in need through… Login to continue reading Login…
Midlo Memo
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A calendar of events in the Midlothian and surrounding areas. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to send meeting and event notices to… Login to continue reading Login…
2 dead in wrong-way crash on 287
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Two people were killed and two others were critically injured following a crash on U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian on Friday night.… Login to continue reading Login…
No. 2 Jags survive; SOC next
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com ATHENS — In high school football, there may be no substitute for speed — but there’s also nothing to replace what the… Login to continue reading Login…
Thanking a veteran: Ellis County former soldier receives new roof at no cost
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com On a warm afternoon last Wednesday, Richard Witmer sat in front of his Ellis County house just southeast of Waxahachie and recalled… Login to continue reading Login…
Harrison files for reelection to Texas House
Staff report State Rep. Brian Harrison announced Tuesday that he has filed to run for reelection in House District 10, and also announced that Gov.… Login to continue reading Login…
Beam signing celebrates City Hall, Library topping
Staff report Midlothian’s new City Hall and Public Library was topped off last Thursday with the placement of a final steel beam that was signed… Login to continue reading Login…