Screams announces it is closing after 28 years
One of the longest-running attractions in Waxahachie is coming to an end.
July 2025
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City Council approves several code updates
A massive overhaul of city codes was on the agenda at Tuesday night’s regular meeting of the Midlothian City Council. Councilmembers narrowly approved amendments to the city fire code, and also amended seven areas in the city’s building regulations.
Nelson's Ortiz named CPL summer All-Star
Nelson University's outfielder Andrew Ortiz continues to impress beyond the collegiate diamond, earning a prestigious 2025 Coastal Plain League (CPL) All-Star selection while competing with the Lexington County Blowfish.
Midlothian Fire Department incident list
The Midlothian Fire Department responded to the following incidents:
Steven F. Wilson: A better way to end DEI in schools
President Trump’s sweeping dictate to end what he terms “unlawful DEI practices” is meeting fierce resistance. The National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers and the ACLU all filed suit in opposition.
Amid rise in water fatalities, arrests, Game Wardens stress safety
AUSTIN — With a sharp rise in boating-related fatalities and a spike in arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), Texas Game Wardens remind boaters to follow the rules and safety precautions that can help them avoid preventable accidents as they head to the water to beat the summer heat. As of June 30, Texas has experienced 59 water-related fatalities this year, including 38 open-water drownings and 21 boating-related deaths.
Luke Clayton: Hunting 'new' land in North Texas
This is the time of year when many hunters are moving from one hunting lease to a new one. There are many reasons for changing hunting leases and most veteran hunters understand that unless they own the land they hunt on, it’s a good chance they will one day have to leave their hunting grounds and look for another.
Kenneth E. Thorpe: International pricing puts people with chronic diseases at risk
A recent White House executive order could make it harder for millions of Americans to access their life-saving medications.
Worthy of the crown
Living on a farm her whole life, Tommie Worthy knows the value of hard work.
Contemporary realist painter to give demonstration July 7
Vickie Ratliff, an award-winning contemporary realist painter from Midlothian, will give a demonstration at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association, July 7 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie, 450 US 287 Bypass. The public is encouraged to attend.