Ken Ansell: How judging can actually be a good thing
I heard a story a long time ago about a drunk who became a Christian.
Bill Spinks
City finance department receives budget award
The Government Finance Offices Association announced recently that the City of Midlothian has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Ceremony to honor WWII veteran
One of the few remaining veterans of World War II is a Midlothian resident and will receive more richly-deserved recognition later this month. Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer John C.
Legacy Oaks resident goes back to speech roots
Legacy Oaks of Midlothian recently participated in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) Speech and Debate competition, where resident Corine England served as an official judge.
Ken Ansell: Following Jesus should not be difficult
The Apostle Paul’s entry point into Christianity was not a casual walk down the aisle of a nice, air conditioned church sanctuary where a well-dressed pastor was waiting for him to pray a prayer.
MVP Batty leads all-district selections
The coaches of District 15-5A recently announced the voting for the girls’ basketball all-district teams, and Midlothian ISD schools were well-rewarded. Senior Ava Batty was named the district’s Most Valuable Player.
City Council OKs zoning for 38-lot project
The Midlothian City Council Tuesday night approved a zoning change for a 38-lot planned residential development west of South 14th Street and north of McAlpin Road. The zoning change from Agricultural was approved, with an added amendment suggested by councilmember Mike Rodgers that a masonry screening wall be used from the front of the pad site to the front of the next pad site, with decorative steel being used in the front yards.
Entries due for annual ECAA Youth Art Show
Scholarships for student artists have been increased as part of the annual Youth Art Show set for April 10-12. The show is open to all students in Ellis County and is sponsored by Ellis County Art Association.
MISD tennis programs host huge tourney
The Midlothian ISD was proud to have both of their outstanding tennis programs (Midlothian High and Heritage High) join forces to put on an outstanding day of tennis for the community, and they welcomed a total of 15 teams as participants in their annual Midlothian Invitational Tourney held on Thursday, March 6. This is the largest tennis tournament held in Midlothian, and their city is fondly called “Tennis Town”.
MHS teams sweep district soccer crowns
The Class 5A soccer playoffs begin next weekend, and both Midlothian High School elevens celebrated their District 15-5A championship sweeps in a big way with a warm-up sweep over Grapevine on Tuesday at MISD Multipurpose Stadium.