Chelsea Hooper, DDS and Michaela Wiseman, DDS will soon be offering dental services to the community of Midlothian at their brand-new office, Dental Care at Autumn Run. The new full-service, state-of-the-art family dental practice is set to open on Friday, September 27.
Staff report A crowd of nearly 2,000 came to rock and reminisce at Saturday night’s free Autumn Beats concert at Community Park. Texas’ longest running… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Heritage High School volleyball team is looking for better results in District 15-5A play this week after a pair of non-district losses.
ARGYLE — The Heritage Jaguars were able to keep pace with the Class 5A Division II No. 5-ranked Argyle Eagles during the first half of Friday night’s non-district game at Eagle Stadium, but the hosts steadily pulled away in the second half for a 49-24 win.
Until 2021, most Texans didn’t think twice about the state’s electrical grid. But that year, the grid widely failed when an Arctic snowstorm strained its capacity, leaving millions without electricity or heat for several days, wreaking havoc on the state.
Midlothian ISD recognized more than 170 of its teachers this month as recipients of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com With Oct. 1 looming, the approval of a fiscal year 2024-2025 operating budget and property tax rate highlighted the Midlothian City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday night. Following public hearings in which both the budget and tax rate were presented for review, the council held a record vote to approve each and the budget and tax rate both passed unanimously. The tax rate will remain at a total of 65 cents per $100 taxable valuation, of which 34.3882 cents are designated for Maintenance and Operations and 30.6118 cents for Interest and Sinking, or debt service. The tax rates would generate a total of $28.2 million for the M&O portion of the tax and $21.6 million for the debt service, city finance director Ann Honza told councilmembers. Councilmember Mike Rodgers noted that the figures take all homestead and senior exemptions into account. The city’s homestead exemption this year increased from 10 percent to 20 percent. The council also held a separate vote to approve the property tax revenue rate as compared to the current year’s budget. The vote was 7-0. The new budget would increase revenue by just over $2 million from existing properties year-to-year, with newly-added properties chipping in another $2.3 million. Mayor Justin Coffman thanked councilmembers and staff for their hard work in putting the new budget together, and urged citizens who have questions about their tax rate or the budget to contact a councilmember. “Go to the people who really have the answers,” Coffman said. “If you’re going to Facebook to get your answers, you’re flawed. Go to the source and get real answers to solve real problems and get real feedback.“ All councilmembers were present. Other items Mayor Coffman issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 9-15 as Constitution Week in the city. The approved consent […]
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 Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The community is invited to join the fun from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 22 for Farm Heritage Day at the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Road, Waxahachie.
The City of Midlothian public water system will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine.