March 2025

Little named chief elected official of Workforce Development Board

March 11, 2025

Ellis County Judge Todd Little has been named as Chief Elected Official of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, a 14-county partnership that oversees the planning, oversight, policy guidance, and design of services in North Texas to promote economic growth, opportunity, and a skilled workforce. As Chief Elected Official, Judge Little will have a high degree of influence over key policy recommendations of the Workforce Development Board.

Rep. Ellzey backs passage of continuing resolution in House

March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, March 11, the House passed The Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act. This legislation funds the federal government at current discretionary spending levels through the remainder of the fiscal year to support President Trump’s work to reignite economic growth.

Luke Clayton: A visit with the outdoors writer

March 10, 2025

I try not to write much about myself. After all, I’m just an old outdoors writer and broadcaster with a passion for writing and, more importantly, spending time in the woods, fields hunting or on the water fishing.

Midlo Memo

March 10, 2025

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.

Midlothian man killed in storm that rips through Ellis County

March 9, 2025

Staff report Ellis County is recovering after a line of strong storms ripped through the area Saturday morning, which led to one death and widespread property damage. According to the…

MISD softballers do well in Ellis County tourney

March 6, 2025

Staff report RED OAK — Both Midothian ISD high school softball teams competed last weekend in the Ellis County Tournament. The Heritage Jaguar ladies picked… Login to continue reading Login…

Ennis teams no match for MHS

March 6, 2025

On Tuesday night, March 4 at Midlothian High School’s home soccer field, the Panthers (11-4-3 overall and 7-1-3 in District 15-5A) welcomed the Ennis Lions (3-7-2 overall and 4-10-2 in district play) for the final district home game of the year. As both teams prepared for the game, they were “blessed” with a springtime breeze wafting across the field (ha, ha) and through the bleachers at a constant 40 to 50 miles per hour.