Lady Panthers powering toward title
After running a District 15-5A gantlet unscathed, the Midlothian Lady Panthers have a clear path to another district championship.
February 2025
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MISD wrestlers shine brightly at state
The Midlothian ISD motto (“MISD PROUD”) is shining ever so brightly due to the outstanding results from the recent UIL State Wrestling tournament held in Cypress on February 14-15 at the Berry Center of Northwest Houston. The two-day extravaganza highlighted wrestlers from high schools across the great state of Texas.
HHS swimmers compete at state meet
AUSTIN — A total of seven Heritage High School swimmers and divers were in Austin this past weekend at the University Interscholastic League Class 5A state championships at the Lee & Joe Jamail Swimming Center at the University of Texas.
Manna House welcomes new leadership
After 20 years, Manna House is entering a new chapter under new leadership. Following the retirement of long-time director Sissy Franklin at the end of 2024, the Manna House Board of Directors has appointed Norma Belcher as the new Executive Director.
Baseball Panthers open with 2 shutouts
Last week’s cold snap curtailed the start of the 2025 baseball season for the Midlothian Panthers, but they began a new era under head coach Ryan Rodgers on Saturday with two shutout victories at Ronnie Clanton Field.
HHS soccer teams stay in playoff hunt
The Heritage High School boys’ soccer team kept their hopes of earning a playoff berth very much alive on Tuesday evening with a 3-1 victory over Red Oak at the HHS turf field.
Softball Jags grab a pair of victories
The Heritage Jaguars picked up two more wins on the softball diamond, improving to 6-4 on the season.
Texas History Minute: Importance of Red River expedition, Part II
The Red River Expedition of 1806 was supposed to be another in a string of scientific triumphs for the United States as it explored the new territories of the Louisiana Purchase.
City Council denies request for de-annexation
The growing city of Midlothian avoided shrinking by a couple of acres during Tuesday night’s meeting of the City Council. Councilmembers voted 4-1 to deny a de-annexation request for a 2.19-acre property located at 2140 Onward Road.
Rural Heritage Farm plans improvements
The Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm has announced plans to improve the western side of the 145-acre farm located west of Waxahachie. The current focus of the farm is for people to experience a living history of late 19th and early 20th century farm families with events at the farm headquarters, and tours of the 1913 McKinney Aday Farmhouse located on the eastern side of the property.