MISD forms facilities planning committee
The Midlothian Independent School District is putting together a facilities committee made up of local residents to look into future needs as the district grows rapidly.
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Heritage Park plan gets City Council nod
The Midlothian City Council Tuesday night approved a master plan for a renovation of downtown’s Heritage Park. The plan was first presented at the council’s Feb.
Early voting begins April 22 for May election
Early voting begins April 22 in Midlothian and across the state of Texas for the Saturday, May 3 joint local city and school board election, the Ellis County Elections Office announced this week. In total, there are two seats up for grabs on the Midlothian City Council.
City Council approves 2 projects, denies third
The Midlothian City Council met deep into the night on Tuesday, approving two new developments in the city and denying a third. A 448.38-acre development generally north of the junction of U.S.
P&Z approves new 448-acre development
The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night approved a 448-acre mostly-residential planned development north of the junction of U.S. Highways 67 and 287.
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.
MISD trustees kick off 2025-26 budget planning
The Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees held a budget workshop March 3 to discuss the financial outlook for the upcoming fiscal year and explore potential strategies to ensure the district's financial stability.
Health officials encourage measles prevention
Health officials are encouraging the community to stay vigilant as the number of measles cases continues to spread in Texas.
City Council denies request for de-annexation
The growing city of Midlothian avoided shrinking by a couple of acres during Tuesday night’s meeting of the City Council. Councilmembers voted 4-1 to deny a de-annexation request for a 2.19-acre property located at 2140 Onward Road.
P&Z approves 2 new developments
After a lengthy discussion, the Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night approved a zoning change for a 48.59-acre single-family residential planned development called Ashford Estates. The final vote was 4-1 in favor, with chairman Maurice Osborn in opposition.