Bill Spinks

Bill Spinks

Prioritizing food safety in packed lunches for students

As students across Texas prepare to head back to school, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service urges parents and caregivers to prioritize food safety when packing lunches. Ensuring that the food our children consume is safe and nutritious is essential for their health and well-being, both in and out of the classroom.

Study tips for a strong start in school

Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success.

TxDOT slates meeting for 287 project Aug. 15

The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on improvements to U.S. Highway 287 on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Midlothian Conference Center Bluebonnet II Room, 1 Community Circle Drive in Midlothian.

The man behind the microphone

Although the city of Midlothian continues to grow by leaps and bounds, it still remains one of most loving and quaint Ellis County villages that hold onto its “small town” charisma and boasts of its high standard morals. And that is one of its most endearing charms that draws people here. And once they put down their roots in this place, they generally choose to stay in this good-feeling community.