Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A calendar of events in the Midlothian and surrounding areas. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to send meeting and event notices to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Michael Watson, a former pitcher for the Nelson University Lions and a native of Glen Rose, has achieved a significant milestone in his baseball career. On July 16, Watson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Paving the way for the future of transportation in the state, the Texas Transportation Commission adopted the “Connecting Texas 2050,” long range transportation plan.
Local soccer teams, from kindergarten-age to adult, took part in the seventh-annual “Midnight Madness” 4x4 soccer tournament July 26-27 at the Waxahachie Soccer Complex. The event was originally conceived by the Waxahachie Soccer Association as a fundraiser for the scholarship fund in memory of Zane Walker, a 2017 WHS graduate who lost his life in a car accident. The tournament has grown over the years and this year was held over two nights, beginning at 6 p.m. and playing on through approximately 3 a.m.
CANYON — Eight students from West Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering, including J.T. Cavender of Midlothian, recently traveled to Kenya to help provide quality water for a girls’ school.
Be aware that road work began Thursday, July 18, at the southwest corner of FM 663 and U.S. Highway 287 to prepare for the Texas Department of Transportation to modify the intersection to provide a planned dual right-turn lane on the exit ramp from southbound Highway 287 at FM 663.
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The 2024-2025 high school sports season is right around the corner, and leading things off quickly will be team tennis for Midlothian… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The final push for donations of peanut butter and jelly for food pantries located all over Ellis County is winding down, and the public is urged to help.
The Midlothian Fire Department responded to the following incidents:
DeBob Jacob, an artist from Maypearl, will be doing a demonstration in oil painting for The Ellis County Art Association at the monthly meeting, Aug. 5 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 U.S. 287 Bypass).