Letter to the Editor: Common sense in America not so common
Measles claims another life. Public health offices close but we save money.
April 2025
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Midlo Memo
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.
Ken Ansell: God answers our prayers when we ask for the right things
I grew up in the church (PTL), and I grew up singing, “Deep and wide, deep and wide, there is a fountain flowing deep and wide.”
Luke Clayton: This week in the outdoors
You will find this week’s outdoor column a bit differently from what I normally share with you. I will give a bit of advice about protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays but I promise not to dwell on the subject long, just enough to cause you to this keeping yourself safe while outdoors.
Brandon Herrera: Term limits will end career politicians
Career politicians. We hear the term every election cycle over and over – in our mailboxes, on our televisions, and on our phones.
Midlo business aims to keep veterans cool
A Midlothian business is stepping up to do its part to assist veterans in Ellis County who might be facing difficulty due to recent government cutbacks. Dial One Johnson Plumbing Cooling & Heating is donating labor for the installation of a dozen air conditioning units for Serenity Veterans Village, which provides housing to homeless veterans in Ellis County.
Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure set for April 27
The community is invited to the Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure, hosted by the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Inc, from 2-4 p.m. April 27 at 130 Cunningham Meadows Road, Waxahachie.
Lady Panthers fall in state semifinals
In a rematch with the team that knocked the Midlothian Lady Panthers out of going to the state soccer tournament in Georgetown last year, fate had set the table this year for Midlothian to repay the favor and let Colleyville Heritage feel the pain and disappointment that goes hand in hand with only getting close. The Lady Panthers (23-1-1) were riding the crest of a 20-game winning streak as they took on the Colleyville Heritage Panthers (16-2-1) in Mansfield at Vernon Newsom Stadium this past Saturday, April 5.
MPD still seeks clues in 2024 murder
Midlothian police have announced that they are continuing to actively investigate an unsolved year-old murder case involving a local resident. They urge the public to come forward with any information that may help identify a suspect.
MHS, HHS stay even atop district standings
After dropping into a tie for first place with their crosstown rivals, the Midlothian Lady Panthers kept their high-powered offense going with two road victories as the District 15-5A season begins to wind down.