TSTC offers transitioning vets skills for life
RED OAK — Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus now has its first full-time recruiter working with veterans, their spouses and dependents.
November 2024
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Children's nonprofit seeks assistance
It is the mission of Ellis County Children’s Theater (ECCT) to provide exceptional theater arts education to children in Ellis and surrounding counties in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
MISD celebrates 13 college signings
Midlothian ISD is proud to celebrate 13 student-athletes who signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and committed to pursuing academic and athletic success at the next level.
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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 wspinks@cherryroad.com for inclusion. Ellis County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Ellis County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Main, Waxahachie The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court meets in regular session every two weeks. Midlothian City Council Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. New City Hall and Library, 215 North 8th St. The Midlothian City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Lariat Bridge Club Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6:15 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave. Room 122, Waxahachie The Lariat Bridge Club runs an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge game every Tuesday evening. Non-members are always welcome. Contact Jim Bishop at 972-923-6838 or jbishvb46@gmail.com for more information and to confirm attendance. Carter BloodCare Blood Drive Sunday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. First Methodist Church, 800 S. 9th St. At the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by First Methodist Church Midlothian, each volunteer donor will receive a brand-new blanket. Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/148289 Carter BloodCare Blood Drive Monday, Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Old Midlothian City Hall, 104 West Avenue E At the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by City of Midlothian, each volunteer donor will receive a brand-new blanket. Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/145240 Midlothian Christmas Tree Lighting Monday, Dec. 2, 6-7 p.m. Heritage Park, Downtown Midlothian Join us as we usher in the holiday season with an evening of community fellowship, Christmas spirit, and the lighting of our beautiful Christmas tree in Heritage Park. In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Dec. 3. Midlothian Rotary Club Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, noon-1 p.m. Jalapeño’s Lemon Pepper, 1000 George Hopper Road The Midlothian Rotary Club meets every Tuesday. For […]
EID and your cattle: what you need to know
We have been getting a few calls and questions regarding the USDA Cattle Traceability Rule that went into effect Nov. 5, 2024.
MISD honors WWII veteran after 100th birthday
In honor of Veteran’s Day, MISD invited Mr. John C. Boswell, retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, to flip the coin at the Midlothian High School vs. Highland Park football game held Thursday, Nov. 7, at the MISD Multipurpose Stadium.
Jags finish perfect year in district
KAUFMAN — The Heritage Jaguars closed out a perfect run through District 6-5A (II) on Thursday night and claimed the district championship with a 38-20 victory over the Kaufman Lions.
Moving day at City Hall
This will be a watershed weekend in Midlothian as the city government packs up and moves across the street to the new City Hall and Library at 215 N. 8th Street.
Texas History Minute: The whirlwind presidency of Mirabeau Lamar
Mirabeau B. Lamar was a man of talent and imagination but also one with a complicated legacy.
Legacy Oaks resident to ride hot air balloon
Legacy Oaks of Midlothian is excited to announce that resident Kendall Kellam, age 97, is to fulfill a lifelong dream of riding in a hot air balloon on Friday morning at Rohr Hot Air Balloons in Allen, Texas.