Ken Ansell: It's not what you proclaim, it's what you practice
A French tightrope walker stretched a wire across Niagara Falls back in the 1860s then walked across it, and people were in awe.
Bill Spinks
Local young man going 'pro' in sport of cornhole
Drew Dickson of Midlothian is a 19-year-old who has his mind set on being a winner — and not just on a smaller stage, but his sights include qualifying to become a top “professional” cornhole thrower. He and his father, Cole Dickson, will be traveling to Rock Hill, South Carolina soon for Drew to participate in a weeklong tournament at the American Cornhole League (“ACL”) headquarters.
'The Chosen' begins Season 6 filming
“The Chosen,” a historical drama chronicling the life of Jesus Christ and his disciples that is being primarily filmed at Midlothian’s Camp Hoblitzelle, is entering a climactic Season 6 that (spoiler alert) will culminate with the crucifixion of Jesus. The final episode of Season 6 will be shown in select theaters on March 12, 2027, in advance of Holy Week that year, with streaming on Prime Video to follow.
MISD committee recommends bond vote
With school days just around the corner and a November election date looming, the Midlothian ISD board of trustees Monday night took on a number of important topics in preparation for both. The board approved a new cell phone policy to comply with new state legislation, updated the 2025-2026 budget to amend the school’s staff compensation plan, and opted out of a new state law allowing non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities, including athletics.
Paul F. Petrick: Independence and the 1783 Project
Less than one year from now, you will not be able to turn around without receiving notice of America’s semiquincentennial jubilee. The jollity of the occasion will not change the fact that it will be seven years premature.
Luke Clayton: Big boar I have known
I’ll be upfront with you. I am not a fan of hunting big wild hogs.
Emerald City Band returns for encore Summer Beats concert
The Art Pierard Memorial Amphitheater, 3601 South 14th Street, will reverberate with the horns, percussion, and top-quality vocals of the popular Emerald City Band on Saturday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Brandon Herrera: Texas should lead the charge on congressional term limits
Americans of all political persuasions are fed up with career politicians. Congress is broken—and it’s long past time for bold reform.
Bryan Golden: Fail your way to life success
Fear of failure is one of the biggest fears people have. Ironically, failure is an integral component of the success process.
Teen spat leads to Community Park stabbing
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A teenager was hospitalized and another was placed behind bars following a stabbing incident at Midlothian Community Park on Wednesday evening. Dylan… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close