Midlo store sells $1M Powerball ticket
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A local customer who left a Midlothian store with a Powerball ticket for Saturday’s nationwide drawing waked up as a millionaire the next day by matching enough…
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Harrison announces for reelection to Texas House
State Rep. Brian Harrison, a battle-tested conservative and former senior Trump official, announced his reelection campaign for House District 10 and that President Trump, who’s repeatedly praised Harrison’s work, is…
Garrett to resign as Ellis chief of staff
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Ryan Garrett will be resigning as county chief of staff, Ellis County Judge John Wray announced at the end of Tuesday afternoon’s regular bi-weekly Commissioners’ Court meeting.…
District 22 Senate race sees movement
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The race to succeed Texas state Sen. Brian Birdwell in Senate District 22 grew to three briefly, then went back to two… Login to continue reading Login…
Midlothian arson attempt victim alleges retaliation
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A Midlothian resident and his family remain apprehensive following an attempted arson on their home that was captured on security cameras. The incident is under investigation, but…
A homicide suspect in Midlothian’s midst
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com For a number of years, a Midlothian resident lived quietly in the community carrying perhaps a deep, dark secret. William Doyle Magness had become just another of…
Midlothian man killed in storm that rips through Ellis County
Staff report Ellis County is recovering after a line of strong storms ripped through the area Saturday morning, which led to one death and widespread property damage. According to the…
MPD officer injured in ‘car park’ theft
Suspects still at large; duty weapon was discharged in incident Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com A Midlothian police officer was injured after firing his duty weapon at… Login to continue reading Login…
Midlo boys win state soccer title
The Midlothian Panthers won the Class 5A boys’ soccer state championship on Saturday, defeating Frisco Wakeland, 3-1, in the state final in Georgetown. It was… Login to continue reading Login…
Paul David Perry, 1960-2024: Longtime county leader a conservative stalwart
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The news of the passing of longtime Ellis County Commissioner Paul D. Perry over the weekend came as a shock to citizens… Login to continue reading Login…