Something sweet is always cooking at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian—literally. Residents in both assisted living and memory care know when the third Tuesday of the month rolls around, it’s time for an afternoon of laughter, stirring, and maybe a little whipped cream on the nose, thanks to The Bree & Brittany Cooking Show Series.
National Parks and Rec Month theme, “Build Together, Play Together,” emphasizes the variety of ways parks bring people together, including an upcoming free movie, concert, and Annual Parktopia.
Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), whose district includes Ellis County, released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act:
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.
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine has released its preseason high school football state rankings for the 2025 season, and Ellis County teams are very much present and accounted for.
Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman over the July 4 holiday weekend addressed a video that circulated on social media involving a sheriff’s deputy making an arrest, stating that the deputy’s actions were in line with Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures regarding use of force. The video, which was shot by a bystander and shared on Facebook on July 3 by the poster Smash Da Topic, shows the deputy delivering a closed-fist strike to a subject who, Norman said in a media release, was actively failing to comply with verbal commands.
British writer and lay theologian C.S. Lewis said, “It would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but early detection can save lives. During UV Safety Awareness Month, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service highlights the importance of recognizing skin cancer warning signs.
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce two additions to its team.
Eagle Scout John Christian Fehler, a recent graduate of Midlothian Heritage High School, has accomplished one of the most rare and difficult achievements in Scouting: earning every merit badge currently available through Scouts BSA.