Bill Spinks

Bill Spinks

County groundwater use sees decrease

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court last week heard a report about groundwater consumption in the county and the immediate region in general. Kathy Turner Jones, general manager of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District, and Kaylin Garcia, permitting director for the district, gave a presentation on the consumption of aquifers in the four-county area for 2024.

MISD cross country on a 'run' of success

Before the Friday Night Lights begin at the end of August, the Saturday Morning Sneakers are usually well into action on cross country courses across the state and nation. As the calendar flips to August, both the Midlothian and Heritage cross country teams are already preparing for the 2025 fall season, which gets underway for the Jaguars on Aug.

MHS lacrosse player shines in club play

Lacrosse is a sport that is sanctioned in many states at the high school level, but not by the University Interscholastic League in Texas. However, a player from Midlothian High School is making her mark in the sport.