New Public Safety HQ accepts first move-ins
The first several City of Midlothian offices have made the move to the city’s new Public Safety and Municipal Court Facility, and the rest will follow in time for its grand opening in September.
July 2025
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MMMC earns Pathway to Excellence designation
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center has been officially designated a Pathway to Excellence organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) — joining a distinguished group of healthcare institutions recognized for creating exceptional environments where nurses feel empowered, supported, and valued. This prestigious designation reflects Methodist Midlothian’s ongoing commitment to a healthy work culture — one where nurses have a voice in decision-making and policy, and where clinical excellence thrives.
P&Z OKs plan for 53-lot subdivision
After a discussion and a pair of tied votes, the Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night ultimately approved a planned development for a property on the south side of West Highland Road and east of Mockingbird Lane. The development was finally agreed to after a condition was added to extend a stub-out on the south side of the subdivision.
Salon fundraiser to aid flood victims
A Midlothian business has announced an event to raise funds to assist victims of the deadly July 4 floods in Central Texas. Salon 180 at 1000 East Main Street in Midlothian will have a special community fundraiser on Sunday, Aug.
Harrison files bills to eliminate property taxes
AUSTIN — On the first day of bill filing for the first special session of the 89th legislature on Monday, state Rep. Brian Harrison answered the call of millions of Texans and filed multiple bills to empower taxpayers and eliminate property taxes.
Ex-Panther Humphreys to sign contract with Phillies
Former star Midlothian High School baseball player Nathan Humphreys was not selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball first-year player draft. But he will be signing an undrafted free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report by D1Baseball.com.
Texas Motorplex prepares for Fall Nationals 40th extravaganza
The Stampede of Speed/Stars of Texas Media Day was offered to Ellis County news outlets July 8 as the owners and officials from Texas Motorplex hosted an informative luncheon to announce many of the elements surrounding their 40th annual Texas Fall Nationals, which is set for Oct. 9-12.
Local Special Olympian selected for USA Games
Paige Greenberg of Ovilla has been selected as one of two women to represent the state of Texas in the Special Olympics USA Games to be held June 20-26, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lions earn SAC team academic honors
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) recognized 117 teams across its member institutions as 2024–25 SAC All-Academic Scholar Teams, with Nelson University proudly earning spots for eight of its athletic programs, the conference office announced Monday morning. This annual honor, which celebrates academic achievement across SAC athletics, requires programs to post a combined team GPA of 3.00 or higher based on institutional grading standards.
MHS grad named as WHS girls' hoops coach
Waxahachie ISD Athletics has announced the return of Curtis Dopson to Waxahachie High School as the new head girls’ basketball coach.