Catchers lead local THSBCA all-state honors
Ellis County high school baseball players were prominently mentioned in honors announced by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association this past week.
Bill Spinks
Aviation fans wing it at Mid-Way breakfast
Mid-Way Regional Airport hosted its annual fly-in and pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 7. The event offered free admission and featured classic airplane displays, helicopter rides and a car show, along with family-friendly activities such as face painting, balloon animals and a bounce house.
Ellzey commends leaders amid train derailment
On Monday evening, 16 cars from a Union Pacific freight train derailed near the downtown area of Waxahachie. Fourteen cars overturned—many carrying ethanol.
County OKs spay and neuter service
The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court is still in search of a new animal sheltering service provider, but took steps forward to address a growing problem with pet overpopulation on Tuesday by reaching an agreement with Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary for spay and neuter services. The county will enter into contract negotiations with Flying B, and authorized County Judge John Wray to execute a contract upon final legal review.
Lions Club installs new officers, honors servant leaders
The Midlothian Lions Club hosted its annual awards banquet and officer installation ceremony on June 5, celebrating nearly eight decades of community service and recognizing members who exemplify servant leadership and dedication to others.
Early diagnosis makes a difference in dementia care
Early detection of Alzheimer’s and dementia can significantly improve outcomes for individuals and their families.
Luke Clayton: 'My little place' filled with wildlife
This past week was a good one for your old outdoor scribe. I’ve enjoyed some red hot catfish catching, spent time setting up a corn feeder on my little place in hopes of keeping a sounder of hog from ripping my heavily laden pear tree apart and wrapped things up with a trip to Nacogdoches for a deer hunting show presented by the East Texas Chapter of the Dallas Safari Club.
MHS Theatre takes home numerous awards
The Theatre Department of Midlothian High School took two top honors at the recently held Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) in Dallas. This is an annual celebration recognizing excellence in high school musical theatre across North Texas.
New Nelson assistant Hill comes full circle
Nelson University Volleyball has officially announced the hiring of Ashlyn Hill as its new Assistant Volleyball Coach. A familiar face to the program, Hill brings a deep-rooted connection, proven leadership, and a championship pedigree to the coaching staff after four standout years as a Lion.
Ken Ansell: Have we left the most important thing off the checklist?
I grew up in a great Christian home. I can’t brag enough about how God set me up for Christian success.